A patient with chronic sinus infections is scheduled for the Caldwell-Luc procedure. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this procedure?
A) Dentures should be inserted immediately after the surgery.
B) Avoid the Valsalva maneuver for 2 weeks after the surgery.
C) Packing will be present for 24 to 48 hours after the procedure.
D) A liquid diet will be permitted for the first day after the surgery.
E) The upper lip and teeth may be numb for several months after the surgery.
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