Section: NCLEX

31) The nurse plans postoperative care for a 40-year-old woman scheduled for a stapedectomy. When the patient is returned to her room after surgery, the nurse should expect which of the following?

1. Patient’s hearing completely restored.
2. Patient still drowsy from the general anesthesia.
3. Patient has drains in both ears.
4. Patient experiences vertigo, nausea, and vomiting.

Antivert (anti-vertigo) and Compazine (antiemetic) are used. Assist with ambulation, side rails up, and change positions slowly.