Author Question: The nurse cautions a client who just had a stapedectomy with prosthesis not to blow the nose hard ... (Read 64 times)

bio_gurl · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse cautions a client who just had a stapedectomy with prosthesis not to blow the nose hard because:

1. It could cause bleeding in the middle ear.
2. It could rupture the tympanic membrane.
3. It could cause vertigo.
4. It could dislodge the prosthesis.

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with acute glaucoma. What symptoms could the nurse expect to assess in this client?

1. No symptoms of pain or pressure
2. Loss of peripheral vision
3. Diplopia
4. Acute eye pain

abctaiwan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Blowing the nose does not cause bleeding in the middle ear.
2. Blowing the nose hard will not cause the tympanic membrane to rupture in this situation. It can increase pressure within the middle ear and dislodge or disrupt the prosthesis.
3. Blowing the nose hard will not cause vertigo.
4. Blowing the nose can increase pressure within the middle ear and dislodge or disrupt the prosthesis.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. Chronic glaucoma is painless.
2. Chronic glaucoma has a gradual loss of peripheral vision.
3. Diplopia is not a manifestation of glaucoma.
4. Acute glaucoma causes severe eye pain, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and halos.