ATI RN
ATI Nurs 150 Pediatric Final Exam 0924 Cohort Questions
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A child who has otitis media
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A nurse is caring for a child who has otitis media. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Erythema and edema of the affected ear. In otitis media, the middle ear becomes inflamed and filled with fluid due to an infection. Erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) of the affected ear are classic signs of acute otitis media. Tugging on the ear lobe (choice
A) is more commonly associated with otitis externa. Pain when manipulating the affected ear lobe (choice
B) may occur but is not specific to otitis media. Clear drainage from the affected ear (choice
D) is more indicative of a ruptured eardrum.
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