A Patient with Acute Otitis Media of the Left Ear,which

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient with acute otitis media of the left ear,which has been unresponsive to antibiotics,undergoes a myringotomy with placement of a ventilating tube,performed in an ambulatory surgical centre.Before she leaves the centre after the procedure,what is it most important for the nurse to instruct the patient to do?

• A) Avoid coughing or sneezing.
• B) Avoid getting water in her ear.
• C) Use aspirin or acetaminophen for pain.
• D) Restrict fluid intake for 24 hours to prevent nausea.

Understand how to effectively communicate and organize events using digital tools.

Know the necessary software and platforms for creating and managing digital content, including blogs and email.

Understand principles of netiquette to ensure civil and productive online communications.

Recognize the importance of security and privacy in digital communications.

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