After mastoid surgery, an 81-year-old patient has been identified as needing assistance in her home. What would be a primary focus of this patient's home care?
A) Preparation of nutritious meals and avoidance of contraindicated foods
B) Ensuring the patient receives adequate rest each day
C) Helping the patient adapt to temporary hearing loss
D) Assisting the patient with ambulation as needed to avoid falling
Ans: D
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The caregiver and patient are cautioned that the patient may experience some vertigo and will therefore require help with ambulation to avoid falling. The patient should not be expected to experience hearing loss and no foods are contraindicated. Adequate rest is needed, but this is not a primary focus of home care.
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