During a stapedotomy or stapedectomy procedure,the perioperative nurse manages and controls the environment of care by maintaining a quiet,warm,and comfortable OR.Energy modality devices and monitor alarms are turned down to the lowest audible setting for the team to hear without startling the patient.The English-speaking,nonanxious patient sedated using local or MAC anesthetics is well prepared by the perioperative nurse for sensory and procedural expectations.What event occurs near the conclusion of the procedure that predicts patient outcome?

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Both of these procedures may be performed using monitored anesthesia care (MAC)or local anesthetic for adults,enabling the surgeon to test hearing before the conclusion of the surgery.The surgeon may test the patient's hearing by softly whispering to the patient (if the procedure is performed with the patient administered a local anesthetic)or by touching the malleus with a pick and observing for mobility of the malleus,incus,and stapes prosthesis (if performed with the patient administered a general anesthetic).

During a Stapedotomy or Stapedectomy Procedure,the Perioperative Nurse Manages and Controls