When teaching a patient about the treatment of acoustic neuroma, the nurse will include information about
a. a low sodium diet.
b. ways to avoid falls.
c. how to apply sunscreen.
d. the chemotherapy side effects.
ANS: B
Intermittent vertigo occurs with acoustic neuroma, so the nurse should include information about how to prevent falls. Diet is not a risk factor for acoustic neuroma and no dietary changes are needed. Sunscreen would be used to prevent skin cancers on the external ear. Acoustic neuromas are benign and do not require chemotherapy.
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