The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient recovering from a myringoplasty. Which intervention should be included in this patient's plan of care?
a. Restricting fluids
b. Coughing each hour
c. Avoiding excessive movement
d. Encouraging visitors to speak loudly
ANS: C
The patient should be instructed to avoid excessive movement to prevent dislodging the graft after myringoplasty. A. There is no reason to restrict fluids. B. Coughing could dislodge the graft. D. The patient does not have a hearing deficit.
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