The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent stapedectomy. To prevent postoperative complications, the nurse should instruct the patient to:
A) Sneeze with her mouth open
B) Frequently blow her nose
C) Clean her operated ear with a cotton-tipped applicator twice a day
D) Resume bending and straining when she's no longer experiencing ear pain
Ans: A
Feedback: If sneezing cannot be avoided, the patient should sneeze with her mouth open. This will prevent changes of air pressure in the middle ear, which can dislodge the prosthesis and graft. The patient should be instructed that blowing the nose and coughing should be avoided. Cotton-tipped applicators shouldn't be inserted into the ear. Straining during a bowel movement and bending should be avoided for at least 2 to 3 weeks, or as instructed by the physician.
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