Select the Instructions by the Nurse That Would Best Prevent

Multiple Choice

Select the instructions by the nurse that would best prevent postoperative complications in a client who has just undergone a stapedectomy for a bone-conduction hearing loss.

A) Leave the mouth open when sneezing.
B) Use a soft, cotton-tipped applicator to clean the blood and drainage from the affected ear to prevent infection.
C) Bend over very slowly during the first 48 hours post-operation.
D) Keep the head of the bed flat for the first 24 hours.