A patient visits the clinic and is diagnosed with acute sinusitis. To promote sinus drainage, the nurse instructs the patient to:
A) Apply a cold pack to the affected area.
B) Apply a mustard poultice to the forehead.
C) Perform postural drainage.
D) Increase fluid intake.
Ans: D
Feedback: For a patient diagnosed with acute sinusitis, the nurse should instruct the patient that inhalation of steam from a hot shower will promote sinus drainage. Hot packs, increasing fluid intake, and brief use of nasal sprays can also promote drainage.
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a. Confidentiality b. Freedom from harm c. Justice d. Self-determination
An example of a communication blocker is
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