A client has a peritonsillar abscess.Which priority instruction does the nurse provide to this client?

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Untreated or ineffectively treated peritonsillar abscesses can extend throughout the pharyngeal area,causing swelling that may jeopardize the client's airway.Therefore,the client should take his antibiotic for the entire time prescribed to maximize the therapeutic effect.Gargling with warm water and refraining from normal activities may provide symptomatic relief for the client but would not be considered priority instructions.Also,swelling,pain,and inflammation could be noted by the client on the same side of the neck as the abscess.

A Client Has a Peritonsillar Abscess