A Nurse Is Planning Preoperative Teaching for a Patient with Hearing

A nurse is planning preoperative teaching for a patient with hearing loss due to otosclerosis. The patient is scheduled for a stapedectomy with insertion of a prosthesis. What information is most crucial to include in the patients preoperative teaching?

A) The procedure is an effective, time-tested treatment for sensory hearing loss.
B) The patient is likely to experience resolution of conductive hearing loss after the procedure.
C) Several months of post-procedure rehabilitation will be needed to maximize benefits.
D) The procedure is experimental, but early indications suggest great therapeutic benefits.