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audie

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A client is scheduled for a stapedectomy in 2 weeks. What teaching instructions are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Avoid alcohol use before surgery.
  b. Blow the nose gently if needed.
  c. Clean the telephone often.
  d. Sneeze with the mouth open.
  e. Wash the external ear daily.

Question 2

A client has a hearing aid. What care instructions does the nurse provide the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in the care of this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Be careful not to drop the hearing aid when handling.
  b. Soak the hearing aid in hot water for 20 minutes.
  c. Turn the hearing aid off when the client goes to bed.
  d. Use a toothpick to clean debris from the device.
  e. Wash the device with soap and a small amount of warm water.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D, E
It is imperative that the client having a stapedectomy is free from ear infection. Teaching includes ways to prevent such infections, such as blowing the nose gently, cleaning objects that come into contact with the ear, sneezing with the mouth open, and washing the external ear daily. Avoiding alcohol will not help prevent ear infections.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E
All these actions except soaking the hearing aid are proper instructions for the nurse to give to the UAP. While some water is used to clean the hearing aid, excessive wetting should be avoided.


audie

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Happy to help you


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