A client is scheduled for a stapedectomy in 2 weeks. What teaching instructions are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid alcohol use before surgery.
b. Blow the nose gently if needed.
c. Clean the telephone often.
d. Sneeze with the mouth open.
e. Wash the external ear daily.
ANS: B, C, D, E
It is imperative that the client having a stapedectomy is free from ear infection. Teaching includes ways to prevent such infections, such as blowing the nose gently, cleaning objects that come into contact with the ear, sneezing with the mouth open, and washing the external ear daily. Avoiding alcohol will not help prevent ear infections.
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