The Nurse Teaches a Patient About Discharge Instructions After a Rhinoplasty

The nurse teaches a patient about discharge instructions after a rhinoplasty. Which statement,if made by the patient,indicates that the teaching was successful?

A) "My nose will look normal after 24 to 48 hours."
B) "I can take 800 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours for pain."
C) "I will remove and reapply the nasal packing every day."
D) "I will elevate my head for 48 hours to minimize swelling."

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