A patient with an ongoing sinus infection is admitted for treatment. In addition to antibiotics, which treatments should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. topical steroids
2. saline nose drops
3. saltwater gargles
4. oral decongestants
5. warm steam inhalation
Question 2A patient with nasal trauma has clear, watery fluid dripping from the nose. After testing, the nurse learns this fluid contains glucose. What should this finding indicate to the nurse?
1. There is a fracture of the ethmoid or sphenoid sinus.
2. The patient needs to be suctioned.
3. Cerebrospinal fluid is present.
4. The patient has coryza.
Question 3During a health history the nurse learns that a patient experiences several head colds each year. What teaching should the nurse consider providing to this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. Limit physical stress.
2. Avoid getting chilled.
3. Stay away from crowds.
4. Stay indoors when it rains.
5. Frequently wash the hands.
Question 4The nurse observes a patient using this gesture (see diagram). What should the nurse do?
1. assume the patient is having throat pain and administer pain medication
2. prepare to perform the Heimlich maneuver
3. assess the patient for cyanosis, difficulty breathing, and stridor and wait until normal breathing resumes
4. sit with the patient until the laryngospasm passes and encourage deep breathing
Question 5While recovering at home from a total laryngectomy, a patient notices an increase in left shoulder weakness. With what should the nurse realize this symptom is consistent?
1. normal recovery
2. damage to the spinal accessory nerve
3. side effect of neck radiation therapy
4. medication complication
Question 6A patient with laryngeal cancer is found to have carcinoma in situ. The nurse understands that this cancer is in which stage?
1. stage 0
2. stage I
3. stage II
4. stage III
Question 7The nurse is reviewing a patient's clinical record. Which teaching should the nurse identify as a priority for this patient?
1. Antibiotics should be taken as directed for 10 days.
2. The oral intake of warm liquids should be encouraged.
3. The diet can include toast, citrus juices, and pizza as preferred.
4. The patient should return to the clinic tomorrow for a flu immunization.
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