What should the nurse include in the plan of care following a tympanoplasty?
a. Elevating head of bed with operative side facing upward
b. Enforcing bed rest for 72 hours
c. Frequent turning, coughing, and deep breathing
d. Continuous irrigation of the ear canal with antibiotic solutions
ANS: A
Postoperative management for patients who have had a tympanoplasty consists of bed rest until the next morning. The head of the bed is elevated 40 degrees, and the operative side faces upward.
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