The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient after a stapedectomy. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will avoid airplane travel for 6 months."
b. "I will keep the ear moist by packing it with cotton balls."
c. "I will gently blow my nose with both sides open."
d. "I will cough or sneeze with my mouth open."
ANS: D
It is important to prevent increased pressure to protect the graft site, so the mouth should be open when coughing or sneezing.
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