Nursing management of the patient with acute symptoms of
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo includes which of the
following?
a) Bed rest
Bed rest is recommended for patients with acute symptoms. Canalith
repositioning procedures (CRP) may be used to provide resolution of
vertigo, and patients with acute vertigo may be medicated with
meclizine for 1-2 weeks.
b) The Epley repositioning procedure
The Epley procedure is not recommended for patients with acute
vertigo.
c) Meclizine for 2-4 weeks
Patients with acute vertigo may be medicated with meclizine for 1-2
weeks.
d) The Dix-Hallpike procedure.
The Dix-Hallpike test is an assessment test used to evaluate for BPPV.
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo includes which of the
following?
a) Bed rest
Bed rest is recommended for patients with acute symptoms. Canalith
repositioning procedures (CRP) may be used to provide resolution of
vertigo, and patients with acute vertigo may be medicated with
meclizine for 1-2 weeks.
b) The Epley repositioning procedure
The Epley procedure is not recommended for patients with acute
vertigo.
c) Meclizine for 2-4 weeks
Patients with acute vertigo may be medicated with meclizine for 1-2
weeks.
d) The Dix-Hallpike procedure.
The Dix-Hallpike test is an assessment test used to evaluate for BPPV.