A Client Has a Peritonsillar Abscess

question 28

Multiple Choice

A client has a peritonsillar abscess.Which priority instruction does the nurse provide to this client?

• A) "If you notice an enlarged node on the side of your neck where the abscess is, call your health care provider."
• B) "Stay home from work or school until your temperature has been normal for 24 hours."
• C) "You may gargle with warm water that has a teaspoon of salt in it as often as you like."
• D) "Take the antibiotic for the entire time it is prescribed, not just until you feel better."

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