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The nurse teaches a patient about discharge instructions after a rhinoplasty. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates that the teaching was successful?a."My nose will look normal after 24 to 48 hours."b."I can take 800 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours for pain."c."I will remove and reapply the nasal packing every day."d."I will elevate my head for 48 hours to minimize swelling.

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Answer:

Option (d).

Explanation:

Rhinoplasty is also known as nose job, a type of plastic surgery used for the nose correction. Two main types of rhinoplasty are cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery.

The nurse gives proper teaching to the students about rhinoplasty. She explains that the patient may suffer from nose swelling. This swelling can be minimized by elevating the head till 48 hours so that swelling can be minimized.

Thus, the correct answer is option (d).

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