Which Information About a Patient Who Had a Stapedotomy Yesterday

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which information about a patient who had a stapedotomy yesterday is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

• A)Oral temperature is 100.8° F (38.1° C).
• B)The patient complains of ear "fullness."
• C)Small amount of dried drainage on dressing.
• D)The patient reports that hearing has gotten worse.

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