Question

A client is diagnosed with Meniere disease and asks the nurse to describe the disorder. The nurse provides the client with which information? (Select all that apply.)

1.     Ringing in the ears occurs

2.     It is characterized by vertigo

3.     Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss occurs

4.     Permanent hearing loss develops as the attacks increase

5.     Cigarette smoking needs to be avoided because of the blood vessel-constricting effect.

6.     Salt and fluid restrictions that reduce the amount of fluid in the ear may be helpful

Answer 1

All the informations are related to Meniere disease.

1.     Ringing in the ears occurs

2.     It is characterized by vertigo

3.     Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss occurs

4.     Permanent hearing loss develops as the attacks increase

5.     Cigarette smoking needs to be avoided because of the blood vessel-constricting effect.

6.     Salt and fluid restrictions that reduce the amount of fluid in the ear may be helpful