After a mastoidectomy, the most important complication for the nurse to assess for is:
1. vomiting.
2. headache.
3. fever.
4. stiff neck.
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All are complications that can occur following this type of surgery. Fever is of extra importance because of its possible link to infection. The mastoid bone is in direct contact with the brain, and therefore any infection can travel to the brain.
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