After mastoid surgery some patients, especially the elderly, need assistance in their home. What would be important to teach the caregiver and the patient about home care?
A) Patient will require nutritious meals
B) Patient will require adequate rest every day
C) Patient will experience periods of euphoria
D) Patient will require help with ambulation to avoid falling
Ans: D
Feedback: The caregiver and patient are cautioned that the patient may experience some vertigo and will therefore require help with ambulation to avoid falling. Options A, B, and C are not topics for teaching the patient and caregiver after mastoid surgery.
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