A 42-year-old woman with Mnire's disease is admitted with ...

[NguyenJ]

A 42-year-old woman with Mnire's disease is admitted with vertigo, nausea, and vomiting. Which nursing intervention will be included in the care plan?
 
  a. Dim the lights in the patient's room.
  b. Encourage increased oral fluid intake.
  c. Change the patient's position every 2 hours.
  d. Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees.

Question 2

Which statement by the patient to the home health nurse indicates a need for more teaching about self-administering eardrops?
 
  a. I will leave the ear wick in place while administering the drops.
  b. I should lie down before and for 5 minutes after administering the drops.
  c. I will hold the tip of the dropper above the ear while administering the drops.
  d. I should keep the medication refrigerated until I am ready to administer the drops.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A darkened, quiet room will decrease the symptoms of the acute attack of Mnire's disease. Because the patient will be nauseated during an acute attack, fluids are administered IV. Position changes will cause vertigo and nausea. The head of the bed can be positioned for patient comfort.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Administration of cold eardrops can cause dizziness because of stimulation of the semicircular canals. The other patient actions are appropriate.

[NguyenJ]

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