A child has had cold symptoms for more than 2 weeks,a headache,nasal congestion with purulent nasal drainage,facial tenderness,and a cough that increases during sleep.The nurse plans to teach the parents about which treatment regime?
A) Antihistamine use
B) Cold washcloths on the face for comfort
C) Antibiotic treatment with amoxicillin
D) Referral for a sinuplasty

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These manifestations are those of a sinus infection.The parents need to be taught about antibiotic use.A common antibiotic used for sinusitis is amoxicillin.Antihistamines are not recommended because they dry up secretions,making them more difficult to remove.Warm wet washcloths can be used for comfort.A sinuplasty may be needed if the child does not improve or if sinus infections are recurrent or frequent.

A Child Has Had Cold Symptoms for More Than 2