Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a child who has otitis media. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Tugging on the affected ear lobe
Rationale:
👶 Otitis media (middle ear infection) often presents with pain, irritability, and fever, especially in toddlers and infants.
👶 Children may pull or tug at their ear in response to discomfort, especially if they are too young to verbalize the pain.
👶 Other associated symptoms may include sleep disturbances, poor feeding, and temporary hearing loss.
👶 Diagnosis is confirmed by otoscopic examination, revealing a bulging, red tympanic membrane.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4