Author Question: After a mastoidectomy, the most important complication for the nurse to assess for is: 1. ... (Read 129 times)

mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

After a mastoidectomy, the most important complication for the nurse to assess for is:

1. vomiting.
2. headache.
3. fever.
4. stiff neck.

Question 2

A client is not able to successfully pass the whisper test. Which of the following would be indicated for this client?

1. Head CT scan
2. Audiometry
3. MRI of the brain
4. Electroencephalogra m

fur · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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All are complications that can occur following this type of surgery. Fever is of extra importance because of its possible link to infection. The mastoid bone is in direct contact with the brain, and therefore any infection can travel to the brain.

Answer to Question 2

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