Meniere's disease
Structured condition card with NCLEX priority cues and nursing action focus.
Eye / Earmedium priorityneeds review
Meniere's disease
Etiology / Pathophysiology
- Inner ear fluid imbalance affects vestibular and hearing function.
- Endolymphatic pressure causes episodic vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing changes.
Medications
| Class | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Diuretics | May reduce fluid pressure for selected clients. |
Nursing actions
- Protect from falls during vertigo episodes.
- Teach low-sodium diet if prescribed and avoid triggers.
- Encourage sitting or lying still during acute vertigo.
Complications
- Falls
- Progressive hearing loss
- Nausea/dehydration
NCLEX cues
- Vertigo plus tinnitus plus hearing loss.
- Safety is first during an attack.
Memory hooks
- Meniere spins, rings, and muffles.
Labs / Diagnostics
- Trend assessment findings and ordered diagnostics; verify exact values with school source material.
Review notes
- Session-derived study seed. Verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy before relying on details.