A 42-year-old woman with Ménière's disease is admitted with vertigo, nausea, and vomiting. Which nursing intervention will be included in the care plan?
a. Dim the lights in the patient's room.
b. Encourage increased oral fluid intake.
c. Change the patient's position every 2 hours.
d. Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees.
ANS: A
A darkened, quiet room will decrease the symptoms of the acute attack of Ménière's disease. Because the patient will be nauseated during an acute attack, fluids are administered IV. Position changes will cause vertigo and nausea. The head of the bed can be positioned for patient comfort.
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