The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient following nasal surgery who has nasal packing. Which of the following discharge instructions would be most appropriate for the patient?
a) Administer normal saline nasal drops as ordered.
b) Take aspirin for nasal discomfort.
c) Decrease the amount of daily fluids.
d) Avoid sports activities for 6 weeks.
Answer: d) Avoid sports activities for 6 weeks.
Explanation:
The nurse instructs the patient to avoid sports activities for 6 weeks. There is no indication for the patient to refrain from taking oral fluids. Mouth rinses help to moisten the mucous membranes and to reduce the odor and taste of dried blood in the oropharynx and nasopharynx. The patient should take analgesic agents, such as acetaminophen or NSAIDs, (i.e., ibuprofen or naproxen) to decrease nasal discomfort, not aspirin. The patient does not need to use nasal drops when nasal packing is in place. pg.556
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