Select the instructions by the nurse to a postoperative client who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy that best promote his recovery
a. If you have any ringing in your ears, let me know right away.
b. Please keep your head flat for the first 12 hours after surgery.
c. Do not blow your nose, cough, or sneeze for the first 48 hours after surgery.
d. You must increase your fluid intake to 2 liters of fluid per day.
C
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