A stapedectomy is performed on a client with otosclerosis. During the preparations for discharge, which home care instruction does the nurse give the client?
A. Expect excessive ear drainage for about 2 weeks.
B. Avoid rapidly moving the head and bending over for at least 3 weeks.
C. Rinse the ear canal at least twice a day to clear out any excess drainage.
D. It is all right to shower as long as the ear dressing is changed immediately after the shower
Ans: B. Avoid rapidly moving the head and bending over for at least 3 weeks.
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