The nurse is caring for a client with Ménière's disease.What does the nurse recommend to the client to reduce the symptoms of vertigo?

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Vertigo is a sense of whirling or turning in space,disturbing the sense of balance and inducing nausea and/or vomiting.Restricting head motions can help reduce the disturbances induced by vertigo.Excessive endolymph fluid can cause symptoms of Ménière's disease,so the nurse should not encourage extra fluid intake.Sodium will encourage water retention,which can exacerbate symptoms.The client should not blow his or her nose forcefully because this can cause damage to the ear.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Ménière's Disease