What would the nurse include when planning postoperative teaching for a child who has had a tympanostomy with insertion of tubes?
a. Keeping the infant flat after feeding
b. Giving over-the-counter decongestants
c. Avoiding getting water in the ears
d. Cleaning the ear canal with cotton-tipped applicators
ANS: C
After a tympanostomy, care should be taken to avoid getting water in the ears.
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