For a client with Ménière's disease whose nursing diagnosis is Risk for injury related to vertigo,which intervention is essential?
A)Administer medications for vertigo when the symptoms begin.
B)Avoid glaring,bright lights.
C)Have a family member stay with the client at all times.
D)Teach the client to ambulate slowly when moving around the room or the hallway.

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Ménière's disease is characterized by tinnitus,vertigo,and unilateral fluctuating hearing loss.Nausea,vomiting,or diaphoresis may occur.The cause is unknown.Medications are prescribed to control the symptoms,and avoiding glaring,bright lights can reduce the risk of injury.

For a Client with Ménière's Disease Whose Nursing Diagnosis Is