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beccaep

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A client is going on a cruise but has had motion sickness in the past. What suggestion does the nurse make to this client?
 
  a. Avoid alcohol on the cruise ship.
  b. Change positions slowly on the ship.
  c. Change your travel plans.
  d. Try scopolamine (Transderm Scop).

Question 2

A client had a myringotomy. The nurse provides which discharge teaching?
 
  a. Buy dry shampoo to use for a week.
  b. Drink liquids through a straw.
  c. Flying is not allowed for 1 month.
  d. Hot water showers will help the pain.



cat123

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Scopolamine can successfully treat the vertigo and dizziness associated with motion sickness. Avoiding alcohol and changing positions slowly are not effective. Telling the client to change travel plans is not a caring suggestion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The client cannot shower or get the head wet for 1 week after surgery, so using dry shampoo is a good suggestion. The other instructions are incorrect: straws are not allowed for 2 to 3 weeks, flying is not allowed for 2 to 3 weeks, and the client should not shower.



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