The nurse is preparing a client with chronic otitis media for a tympanoplasty. Which of the following information should the nurse include in preoperative teaching related to postoperative expectations?
A)Keeping the head elevated
B)The need for prolonged bed rest
C)Avoidance of coughing or blowing the nose
D)Continuous antibiotic irrigation of the ear canal

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Coughing or blowing the nose increases pressure in the Eustachian tube and middle ear cavity and disrupts postoperative healing. There is no postoperative need for prolonged bed rest, elevation of the head, or continuous antibiotic irrigation.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Client with Chronic Otitis Media