When Doing Discharge Teaching for a 19-Year-Old Patient Who Has

question 27

Multiple Choice

When doing discharge teaching for a 19-year-old patient who has had a repair of a fractured mandible,the nurse will include information about

• A) administration of nasogastric tube feedings.
• B) how and when to cut the immobilizing wires.
• C) the importance of high-fiber foods in the diet.
• D) the use of sterile technique for dressing changes.

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