After a Patient Has Undergone a Rhinoplasty, Which Nursing Intervention

After a patient has undergone a rhinoplasty, which nursing intervention will be included in the plan of care?

A) Educate the patient about how to safely remove and reapply nasal packing.
B) Reassure the patient that the nose will look normal when the swelling subsides.
C) Instruct the patient to keep the head elevated for 48 hours to minimize swelling and pain.
D) Teach the patient to use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain control.

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