Important discharge teaching for a 4-year-old boy who had a tympanostomy procedure done would include:
1. The tubes usually fall out spontaneously within a year.
2. Draining of purulent fluid after two days, then return for a follow-up.
3. Placing waterproof ear plugs in the ears when swimming.
4. All of the above should be included in the discharge teaching.
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1. Because of the rapid growth of children, the tubes usually last approximately one year.
2. Purulent fluid is a sign of infection.
3. Preventing water from entering the tubes will help decrease the chance of infection.
4. Because of the rapid growth of children, the tubes usually last approximately one year. Purulent fluid is a sign of infection. Preventing water from entering the tubes will help decrease the chance for infection.
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