What would the nurse include when planning postoperative teaching for a child who has had a tympanostomy with insertion of tubes?
A) Keeping the infant flat after feeding
B) Giving over-the-counter decongestants
C) Avoiding getting water in the ears
D) Cleaning the ear canal with cotton-tipped applicators

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After a tympanostomy,care should be taken to avoid getting water in the ears.

What Would the Nurse Include When Planning Postoperative Teaching for a Child