Following Myringotomy for Acute Otitis Media, Which Topic Would Be

question 7

Multiple Choice

Following myringotomy for acute otitis media, which topic would be appropriate for patient teaching about home management by the nurse?

• A)Air travel and sudden barometric shifts will not affect the surgical procedure.
• B)Ear irrigations should be placed on the wall of the external canal.
• C)Sterile cotton-tipped swabs can be used to clean the ear drainage.
• D)Swimming is restricted for approximately two weeks.

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