A college student presents to the health clinical with signs and symptoms of viral rhinitis (common cold). The patient states, “I’ve felt terrible all week; what can I do to feel better?” Which of the following is the best response the nurse can give? a) “Your symptoms should go away soon, just try to get some rest.” b) “You should rest, increase your fluids, and take Ibuprofen.” c) “Have you tried a topic nasal decongestant; they work well.” d) “Antibiotics will be prescribed, which will make you feel better.”
A college student presents to the health clinical with signs and symptoms of viral rhinitis (common cold). The patient states, “I’ve felt terrible all week; what can I do to feel better?” Which of the following is the best response the nurse can give?
a) “Your symptoms should go away soon, just try to get some rest.”
b) “You should rest, increase your fluids, and take Ibuprofen.”
c) “Have you tried a topic nasal decongestant; they work well.”
d) “Antibiotics will be prescribed, which will make you feel better.”