A client is experiencing acute viral rhinosinusitis. The nurse is providing instructions about self-care activities and includes information about
a) Cold compresses to the sinus cavities
b) Administration of oral antibiotics
c) Use of a dehumidifier
d) Saline lavages to the nares
Answer: d) Saline lavages to the nares
Explanation:
Saline lavages are used for acute rhinosinusitis and relieve symptoms, reduce inflammation, clear nasal passages of stagnant mucus, and reduce the development of opportunistic infections. Other methods that promote drainage of the sinuses are humidifying the air, not dehumidifying it, and warm compresses, not cold compresses, to the sinus cavities. Because this infection is viral, antibiotics are not indicated. pg.543
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