ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam 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: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Tugging on the affected ear lobe. In otitis media, children may tug on the affected ear due to the discomfort caused by inflammation and fluid buildup in the middle ear. This is a common sign seen in children with ear infections. Clear drainage (choice
A) is not typical in otitis media but may indicate a perforated eardrum. Pain when manipulating the ear lobe (choice
B) is more common in external ear infections. Erythema and edema of the affected ear (choice
C) may be present but are not specific to otitis media. Tugging on the ear lobe (choice
D) is the most indicative finding of otitis media in a child.
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