With which of the following can the nurse instruct a client who ...

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With which of the following can the nurse instruct a client who is experiencing pain from a sore throat? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Gargle with warm salt water.
  2. Eat salty foods.
  3. Suck on hard candy.
  4. Drink fluids.
  5. Avoid citrus fruits.
  6. Suck on popsicles.

Question 2

A client is demonstrating signs of chronic sinusitis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Facial pain
  2. Fever
  3. Headache
  4. Toothache
  5. Fatigue
  6. Swollen neck glands

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Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 4, 6
Interventions to reduce the pain from a sore throat include gargling with warm salt water, sucking on throat lozenges or hard candy, sucking on flavored frozen desserts or popsicles, using a humidifier in the bedroom, and drinking fluids. The client should not be instructed to eat salty foods or avoid citrus fruits.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 4, 5
Manifestations of chronic sinusitis include facial pain, headache, toothache, and fatigue. Fever and swollen neck glands would indicate the disorder has spread beyond the sinuses.