A client with sinusitis had undergone Caldwell-Luc Surgery. The nurse should instruct the client to do which of the following after the procedure?
a. Chew on the unaffected side only.
b. The client can wear dentures 5 days after.
c. Sneezing should be avoided for a week after the surgery
d. All of the above
Answer: A.
After a Caldwell-Luc Operation (Radical Antrum Surgery) the following should be instructed to the client:
• Do not chew on the affected side
• Caution with oral hygiene to prevent trauma of incision
• Do not wear dentures for 10 days
• Do not blow nose for 2 weeks after the removal of the packing
• Avoid sneezing for two weeks after surgery.
a. Chew on the unaffected side only.
b. The client can wear dentures 5 days after.
c. Sneezing should be avoided for a week after the surgery
d. All of the above
Answer: A.
After a Caldwell-Luc Operation (Radical Antrum Surgery) the following should be instructed to the client:
• Do not chew on the affected side
• Caution with oral hygiene to prevent trauma of incision
• Do not wear dentures for 10 days
• Do not blow nose for 2 weeks after the removal of the packing
• Avoid sneezing for two weeks after surgery.