The nurse is caring for a client with Ménière's disease. The client asks the nurse how to prevent another acute episode from occurring. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "Stop or reduce cigarette smoking."
b. "Use aspirin rather than acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain."
c. "Reduce the quantity of saturated fats in your diet."
d. "Avoid crowds and people with upper respiratory infection."
A
The vasoconstrictive effects of cigarette smoking promote acute episodes of Ménière's disease. Aspirin and other NSAIDs can be ototoxic and should be avoided. Avoiding saturated fats and people with upper respiratory infection will not help prevent a recurrence of Ménière's disease. A hydrops diet may stabilize body fluid levels to prevent excess endolymph accumulation.
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