Which of the following nursing actions is important for a client who has undergone myringotomy?
A) Ensure that the client has plenty of fluids.
B) Ask the client to avoid coughing or sneezing.
C) Wipe the external ear with a dry, sterile cotton applicator.
D) Advise the client to wear a hat with earflaps, or a scarf, at all times.
C
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A) Insert a small-bore nasogastric tube to minimize aspiration risks. B) Position the patient in the left lateral decubitus position with his head down. C) Lavage the stomach with 200 mL of fluid until pill fragments are seen. D) Initiate the lavage procedure no sooner than 2 hours after ingestion.
When administering a patient's eye drops, the nurse recognizes the need to prevent absorption by the nasolacrimal duct. How can the nurse best achieve this goal?
A) Ensure that the patient is well hydrated at all times. B) Encourage self-administration of eye drops. C) Occlude the puncta after applying the medication. D) Position the patient supine before administering eye drops.
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This person goes to a park, feeds the birds, and then impulsively exposes himself/herself to a group of parents and children. Which intervention would have the greatest benefit for this person? a. Stress management b. Problem solving c. Sex education d. Social skills
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