A client is scheduled for a caloric test to evaluate the vestibular portion of the inner ear. Which statement by the client leads the nurse to conclude that more teaching is necessary?
a. "I can eat a hearty breakfast before the procedure."
b. "I will have to stay in bed after the pro-cedure to prevent nausea."
c. "Warm water will be infused into my af-fected ear."
d. "I may experience dizziness after the wa-ter is inserted."
A
The client usually is asked to fast for several hours before the caloric test. A hearty breakfast is not a good idea because nausea and vomiting is a common reaction following the test. Fasting will lower the risk of aspiration. The other responses demonstrate adequate knowledge of this procedure and its follow-up care.
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