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nummyann

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A client is scheduled for a tympanoplasty. What actions by the nurse are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Administer preoperative antibiotics.
  b. Assess for allergies to local anesthetics.
  c. Ensure that informed consent is on the chart.
  d. Give ordered antivertigo medications.
  e. Teach that hearing improves immediately.

Question 2

A client has Mnire's disease with frequent attacks. About what drugs does the nurse plan to teach the client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Broad-spectrum antibiotics
  b. Chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine)
  c. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  d. Meclizine (Antivert)
  e. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C
Preoperatively, the nurse administers antibiotics and ensures that informed consent is on the chart. Local anesthetics can be used, but general anesthesia is used more often. Antivertigo medications are not used. Hearing will be decreased immediately after the operation until the ear packing is removed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D
Drugs such as chlorpromazine, diphenhydramine, and meclizine can all be used to treat Mnire's disease. Antibiotics and NSAIDs are not used.



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