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Methmoidectomy: A Case Study

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5. Postoperative Education

The postoperative education for Kelly after a septoplasty and right ethmoidectomy should include her expected recovery time (Sharma, 2016). Firstly, any specific wound cleansing of the surgery site as advised by the ENT surgeon. Kelly will need to be educated in how to change her nasal bolster aseptically if it becomes soiled, what the normally expected stages of wound healing are, where to seek help if complications arise (Lizarondo, 2015; Slade, 2015). Secondly, Kelly will require education on her discharge medication, where to obtain the medication, why the medication has been prescribed and what are the effects of medication as well as any Contraindications or adverse effects of medication us (Brown et al., 2014; Mann, 2016). Finally, Kelly will require education on how her recovery will impact or activities of daily living and what support is available to assist her recovery (Brown et al., 2014; Crisp et al., 2017). …show more content…
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