A nurse is working with a client who experienced the sudden onset of dizziness, nausea, and hearing loss. A diagnosis of Meniere's disease was made. The nurse should instruct the client to:
1. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine.
2. Take OTC medications for the nausea.
3. Stay in bed until symptoms subside.
4. Use tranquilizers to help in coping with the disease.
Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine.
Rationale: Any drug or medication that may cause vertigo should be avoided. Tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine can cause dizziness. A client should not self-medicate with OTC medications. The symptoms of Meniere's disease can range from several minutes to hours or days in length. Bed rest should be avoided. Tranquilizers, or any medication that may cause vertigo, should be avoided.
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