The nurse is providing education for a client scheduled for a myringotomy. <br/><br/>Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information?
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A"I will avoid bending over for the next three weeks."
B"I will avoid blowing my nose with my mouth open."
C"I will report any drainage to my health care provider."
D"I will drink through a straw for the first few weeks."
✓ Correct answer: A. "I will avoid bending over for the next three weeks."The client making the statement in choice B understands the information the nurse has provided.<br/><br/>The client should not bend over for the following three weeks to avoid increasing middle ear pressure, which may disrupt the surgical site.<br/><br/>Further education may be necessary if the client makes the statements in choices A, C, and D.<br/><br/>The client should be instructed to avoid drinking through a straw because the increased pressure may disrupt the surgical site.<br/><br/>Some drainage is an expected finding for the first few days post-surgery.<br/><br/>The client will be instructed to change the dressing every 24 hours and immediately report excessive drainage.<br/><br/>The client will be instructed to avoid blowing his or her nose with the mouth closed to prevent an increase in the pressure.
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