You are caring for a client who is poststapedectomy. What would you include in your nursing care?
A) Place the client on the operative side.
B) Keep the affected ear packed with cotton.
C) Encourage the client to exercise within 24 hours.
D) Assess the facial nerve.
D
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After surgery, the nurse positions the client on the nonoperative side. He or she takes care to prevent dislodgment of the prosthesis as a result of coughing, sneezing, or vomiting. Nausea and dizziness are common problems. The nurse assesses facial nerve function by checking symmetry when the client smiles or frowns. The nurse does not keep the ear packed with cotton or encourage the client to exercise.
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