Question

Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)?

a. Teach the patient about use of medications to reduce symptoms.
b. Place the patient in a dark, quiet room to avoid stimulating BPPV attacks.
c. Teach the patient that canalith repositioning may be used to reduce dizziness.
d. Speak slowly and in a low-pitch to ensure that the patient is able to hear instructions.

Answer 1

The nurse will include canalith repositioning in the plan of care for a patient with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse will include canalith repositioning in the plan of care for a patient with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). This technique involves a series of head movements that help move the calcium carbonate crystals out of the semicircular canals, relieving dizziness and vertigo.

Teaching the patient about medication use (a) may be helpful in managing symptoms, but it is not the primary action in the plan of care. Placing the patient in a dark, quiet room (b) may provide temporary relief but does not address the underlying cause of BPPV. Speaking slowly and in a low pitch (d) is not directly related to managing BPPV.