A nurse is working with a patient who experienced the sudden onset of dizziness, nausea, and hearing loss. A diagnosis of Ménière's disease has been made. How should the nurse instruct the patient?
1. Use tranquilizers to help cope with the disease.
2. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine.
3. Take OTC medications for the nausea.
4. Stay in bed until symptoms subside.
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Rationale 1: Tranquilizers, or any medication that may cause vertigo, should be avoided.
Rationale 2: Tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine can exacerbate inner ear fluid imbalance.
Rationale 3: Ménière's disease requires medical intervention. The patient should not self-medicate.
Rationale 4: Bed rest is not required in the treatment of Ménière's disease.
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