A Patient Is Scheduled for a Stapedectomy

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled for a stapedectomy. Appropriate postoperative teaching should include:

• A) Hourly changing cotton from external ear canal
• B) Gently blowing both nares simultaneously
• C) Teaching patient to open mouth when sneezing or coughing
• D) Limiting activities for 3 weeks

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