Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)?
a. Teach the patient about use of medications to reduce symptoms.
b. Place the patient in a dark, quiet room to avoid stimulating BPPV attacks.
c. Teach the patient that canalith repositioning may be used to reduce dizziness.
d. Speak slowly and in a low-pitch to ensure that the patient is able to hear instructions.
ANS: C
The Epley maneuver is used to reposition "ear rocks" in BPPV. Medications and placement in a dark room may be used to treat Ménière's disease, but are not necessary for BPPV. There is no hearing loss with BPPV.
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