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Answer and Explanation
Question 1: Report an Issue
Choice A:
Report Wrong Answer Applying warm compresses can help relieve
the pain and pressure associated with acute
A nurse is caring for a client rhinosinusitis by reducing inflammation and
diagnosed with acute rhinosinusitis. promoting sinus drainage.
A. Which of the following instructions Choice B:
should the nurse provide to the
Completing prescribed antibiotics is crucial
client? Select all that apply. A. Apply
in treating acute bacterial rhinosinusitis.
warm compresses. 12%
Antibiotics help eliminate the bacterial
B. Complete prescribed antibiotics. infection causing the inflammation and
15% symptoms.
C. Avoid smoking. 21% Most selected
Choice C:
Smoking can irritate the nasal passages and
D. Avoid swimming. 0%
exacerbate the symptoms of rhinosinusitis.
E. Periorbital edema is a normal Avoiding smoking can help reduce
finding. 3% inflammation and promote healing.
Choice D:
Swimming, especially in chlorinated pools,
can irritate the nasal passages and sinuses,
potentially worsening the symptoms of
rhinosinusitis. It’s recommended to avoid
swimming until the condition has resolved.
Choice E:
Periorbital edema is not a normal finding
and could indicate a complication of
rhinosinusitis, such as a spread of the
infection. If a client notices this symptom,
they should seek medical attention.
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