A clinic nurse has been charged with the responsibility of teaching avoidance strategies to an adult patient who has allergic rhinitis. What measure should the nurse recommend to this patient?
A) Make sure that there are never air drafts in your home.
B) Avoid the use of air conditioning whenever possible.
C) If possible, make sure that no one smokes tobacco in your home.
D) Keep your windows open to ensure adequate air circulation.
Question 2
The nurse notes that a patient who has undergone skin, tissue, and muscle grafting following a modified radical neck dissection requires suctioning. What is the most important consideration for the nurse when suctioning this patient?
A) Avoid applying suction on or near the graft site.
B) Position patient on his nonoperative side with the head of the bed down.
C) Assess viability of the graft before beginning suctioning.
D) Evaluate the patient's ability to swallow saliva and clear fluids.
NURSE
Patient teaching: nose and sinus assessment
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Perform Adult Rescue Breathing and One-Rescuer or Two-Rescuer CPR
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The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement