A patient with severe Ménière's disease is considering a labyrinthectomy.What should the nurse emphasize as a complication of this procedure?

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Labyrinthectomy involves the complete removal of the balance and hearing organs in the affected ear, resulting in permanent hearing loss. While tinnitus, otitis media, and tympanic membrane rupture are possible complications of any ear surgery, complete hearing loss is the main concern with labyrinthectomy.

A Patient with Severe Ménière's Disease Is Considering a Labyrinthectomy