A patient with chronic acute otitis media infections is having tympanostomy tubes placed. What should post-tube placement instructions for this patient include?
1. Avoid getting any water into the ears.
2. Wash hair only with warm water.
3. Make sure showers are completed within 10 minutes.
4. Avoid gum chewing.
Correct Answer: 1
While the tube is in place, it is important to avoid getting any water in the ear canal because it may then enter the middle ear space. Avoiding the introduction of water into the ear rather than the length of showers and temperature of the water is the concern. Gum chewing may produce discomfort, but it is not as crucial as avoiding the introduction of water into the ear canal.
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