Discharge teaching for a client following rhytidectomy would include the instruction to
A) sleep in the prone position only.
B) practice coughing and deep breathing.
C) maintain a liquid diet for 1 week.
D) exercise the facial muscles daily.

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Postoperative instructions are to sleep with the head of bed elevated, minimize talking and chewing, control hypertension, and avoid coughing.

Discharge Teaching for a Client Following Rhytidectomy Would Include the Instruction