The nurse teaches parents how to care for their child who has tympanostomy tubes inserted. Which actions by the parents indicate appropriate understanding of the teaching session?
1. Encouraging the child to drink generous amounts of fluids
2. Administering a decongestant for one to two weeks following surgery
3. Restricting the child to quiet activities after surgery
4. Limiting diet to soft, bland foods
5. Avoiding getting water in ears during bath time
Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Rationale: The correct responses include encouraging the child to drink generous amount of water, restricting the child to quiet activities after surgery, and avoiding water in the child's ears at bath time. Incorrect responses include administering a decongestant for one to two weeks following surgery and limiting diet to soft, bland foods—decongestants are not needed after surgery, and a regular diet should be resumed.
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