To reduce the risk for ear trauma after tympanoplasty, what should the nurse teach the client?
A. "Avoid crowds and people who are ill."
B. "Wear sound protection around loud noises."
C. "Do not occlude one nostril while blowing your nose."
D. "Frequently clean objects that come into contact with your ear."
B
Wearing sound protection around loud noises prevents trauma to the middle and inner ear struc-tures. The other three interventions reduce the risk for infection.
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