The nurse preparing written discharge instructions for the day-surgery unit where ear surgery is performed would plan to include which instruction?
a. Avoid heavy lifting and do not engage in sports for 3 weeks after surgery.
b. Leave the cotton ball dressing in the ear until your follow-up appointment.
c. Do not sneeze, blow your nose, or cough for 1 week after surgery.
d. Report any decreased hearing in the operative ear.
A
Client discharge teaching after ear surgery should include instructions to avoid heavy lifting and need to refrain from sports and exercising for 3 weeks. The cotton ball in the ear should be changed daily as prescribed. When sneezing or coughing, keep the mouth open to avoid increased pressure. Blowing only one side of the nose at a time will also avoid increasing pressure.
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