What significant instruction should a nurse include to a patient being discharged after ear surgery?
a. Use stool softeners with caution.
b. Assume your usual activities.
c. Avoid blowing your nose.
d. Shampoo your hair with baby shampoo.
C
The patient should avoid blowing the nose to prevent back pressure in the eustachian tube. The patient should take stool softeners, limit activity until balance returns, and delay shampooing.
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