[Answered]: A nurse is working in the emergency department…

A nurse is working in the emergency department and caring for a client who requires emergency dental care. The dentist uses viscous lidocaine as a topical anesthetic. What discharge instruction should the nurse give the client? “Do not drive or operate machinery.” “Do not eat food for the next hour.” “Do not eat or drink for the next 24 hours.” “Use ice to treat any hives resulting from this medication.”