问题
单项选择题
The nurse is caring for a client with otosclerosis scheduled to undergo a stapedectomy. The client asks the nurse when her hearing will improve. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate（）
A. Your hearing may not improve but you’ll no longer be bothered by tinnitus.
B. Your hearing may be dramatically improved right after surgery.
C. You may notice improved hearing within 1 to 2 weeks.
D. Your hearing may improve 3 to 6 weeks after surgery.
答案
参考答案：D
解析：
After stapedectomy, it can take as long as 6 weeks for hearing to improve. The client may not notice any improvement in the first 2 weeks after surgery. After surgery, hearing may initially worsen because of swelling and fluid accumulation in the ear. Tinnitus may not resolve.