The nurse is working with a patient newly diagnosed with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Which instruction should the nurse provide for this patient?
1. Importance of bed rest
2. Importance of medication regimen to eliminate the disorder
3. Modifications in daily activities
4. Adapting to long-term balance disorder
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Rationale 1: Bed rest should be avoided because it causes skeletal muscle weakness.
Rationale 2: Nausea may be associated with BPPV and antiemetic medications may be used, but they do not prevent the dizziness.
Rationale 3: Modifications in daily activities, such as avoiding bending down to pick up objects, may be necessary to cope with the dizziness.
Rationale 4: BPPV is not life threatening and is frequently self-limiting because symptoms often subside or disappear within 2 months of onset. It is not a long-term balance disorder.
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