Following Myringotomy for Acute Otitis Media, the Patient Should Be

Following myringotomy for acute otitis media, the patient should be instructed by the nurse on what aspect of home management?

A) Avoid sudden changes in barometric pressure.
B) Ear irrigations should be placed on the wall of the external canal.
C) Sterile, cotton-tipped swabs can be used to clean the ear drainage.
D) Swimming is restricted for approximately two weeks.