Four Hours After a Stapedectomy,the Patient Complains That Hearing Has

question 19

Multiple Choice

Four hours after a stapedectomy,the patient complains that hearing has not improved at all.What knowledge would the nurse use to shape a response?

• A) A large percentage of stapedectomies are not successful.
• B) It will take at least 10 days for the graft to heal.
• C) Hearing will not return until edema subsides.
• D) Hearing will improve after irrigation of the ear.

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