Which intervention should the nurse suggest to assist drainage of material from the sinuses for a client with a sinus infection?
A. "Drink 10 or more glasses of liquid each day."
B. "Do not keep your mouth closed while sneezing."
C. "Avoid bending over or putting your head in a dependent position."
D. "Take the antibiotic for the entire time it is prescribed, not just until you feel bet-ter."
A
Increasing the fluid intake is thought to thin the drainage in the sinuses, making them easier to drain.
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