A patient with chronic otitis media is scheduled for a tympanoplasty. Preoperatively the nurse teaches the patient that postoperative expectations include
A) avoidance of coughing or blowing the nose.
B) the need for prolonged bed rest.
C) keeping the head elevated.
D) continuous antibiotic irrigation of the ear canal.
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