A patient is scheduled for a stapedectomy. Appropriate postoperative teaching should include:
a. Hourly changing cotton from external ear canal
b. Gently blowing both nares simultaneously
c. Teaching patient to open mouth when sneezing or coughing
d. Limiting activities for 3 weeks
C
The nurse must include patient teaching about opening the mouth when sneezing or coughing or blowing the nose gently on one side at a time for 1 week.
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