Otoscopic examination reveals a central perforation of the eardrum with purulent drainage into the ear canal in a patient with chronic otitis media.A computed tomography scan confirms the presence of a cholesteatoma in the middle ear,and the patient is scheduled for a tympanoplasty.Preoperatively,the nurse teaches the patient that which of the following postoperative orders should be expected?

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Following tympanoplasty surgery, the patient should avoid nose blowing to prevent pressure changes in the middle ear that may affect the surgical site. Prolonged bed rest is not necessary, and the patient should be encouraged to turn, cough, and take deep breaths to prevent respiratory complications. Continuous irrigation of the ear canal with antibiotic solutions may not be necessary postoperatively, as the surgical site would be managed with appropriate dressing changes and medication administration.

Otoscopic Examination Reveals a Central Perforation of the Eardrum with Purulent