The nurse is discharging a patient home after mastoid surgery. What should the nurse include in discharge teaching?
A) "Try to induce a sneeze every 4 hours to equalize pressure."
B) "Be sure to exercise to reduce fatigue."
C) "Avoid sleeping in a side-lying position."
D) "Don't blow your nose for 2 to 3 weeks."
Ans: D
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The patient is instructed to avoid heavy lifting, straining, exertion, and nose blowing for 2 to 3 weeks after surgery to prevent dislodging the tympanic membrane graft or ossicular prosthesis. Side-lying is not contraindicated; sneezing could cause trauma.
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