Multiple Choice
The teaching plan for a patient with acute sinusitis will need to include which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply.)
A) You will be more comfortable if you keep your head in an upright position.
B) Application of cool compresses to your face will improve sinus drainage.
C) OTC antihistamines can be used to relieve congestion and inflammation.
D) Taking a hot shower will increase sinus drainage and decrease pain.
E) Blowing the nose forcefully should be avoided to decrease nosebleed risk.
F) Saline nasal spray can be made at home and used to wash out secretions.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q15: The nurse is reviewing the charts for
Q16: After teaching a patient with allergic rhinitis
Q17: A patient is discharged from the hospital
Q18: A patient has undergone a rhinoplasty to
Q19: A nursing diagnosis of body image disturbance
Q20: An RN is observing a nursing student
Q21: The nurse enters the room of a
Q22: After completing discharge instructions for a patient
Q23: After discussing care of upper respiratory infections
Q25: A patient with an uncuffed tracheostomy tube