A patient with sinusitis is taught to use a saline nasal rinse at home. Which technique is safest?
Correct answer: A. Use sterile, distilled or previously boiled cooled water
- A. Use sterile, distilled or previously boiled cooled water
- B. Use untreated tap water directly from the household supply
- C. Share the rinse bottle with another family member
- D. Force the solution strongly through both blocked nostrils
Explanation
Sterile, distilled or previously boiled and cooled water reduces the risk of introducing harmful organisms into the nasal passages. The bottle should not be shared, and forceful irrigation can cause pain or pressure in the ears.
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