The clinic nurse is teaching a patient with acute sinusitis. Which interventions should the nurse plan to include in the teaching session (select one that doesn't apply)?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Decongestants, showers, saline spray, and upright positioning aid sinus drainage and comfort; blowing the nose is acceptable unless epistaxis is present.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Oral or pharyngeal fungal infections are treated with nystatin solution. The goal of the 'swish and swallow' technique is to expose all of the oral mucosa to the antifungal agent. Warm liquids may be soothing to a sore throat, but this is not the priority.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Paradoxical chest movement indicates that the patient may have flail chest, which can severely compromise gas exchange and can rapidly lead to hypoxemia.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Fungal infections are not transmitted from person to person. Therefore no isolation procedures are necessary. The other actions by the new nurse are appropriate.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Bronchodilators are administered before chest physiotherapy. Postural drainage, percussion, and vibration should be done 1 hour before or 3 hours after meals.