The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Had a Stapedotomy

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who had a stapedotomy yesterday. Which of the following findings is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

• A)The client complains of "congestion" in the ear.
• B)The client's oral temperature is 38.1°C (100.6°F).
• C)The client says "My hearing is worse now than it was right after surgery."
• D)There is a small amount of dried bloody drainage on the client's dressing.