The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who had a myringoplasty. The postoperative plan of care should include what nursing intervention?
a. Restricting fluids
b. Encouraging visitors to speak loudly
c. Avoiding excessive movement
d. Coughing each hour
ANS: C
Avoid excessive movement to prevent dislodging the graft after myringoplasty.
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a. Needing c. Reflecting on b. Observing d. Simulating