In the postoperative care of a patient who has had nasal surgery, the nurse will include in care (select all that apply):
1. changing the nasal packing when saturated.
2. placing the patient in a semi-Fowler's position without a pillow.
3. giving frequent oral hygiene.
4. providing humidification for dry mucous membranes.
5. assessing the back of the throat for bleeding.
2, 3, 4, 5
Only the physician removes the nasal packing. The nurse may change the mustache dressing, however.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 1222
OBJ: 4 TOP: Postnasal Surgery Care
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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