Author Question: Chronic otitis media with effusion (OME) is differentiated from acute otitis media (AOM) because it ... (Read 69 times)

maychende · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Chronic otitis media with effusion (OME) is differentiated from acute otitis media (AOM) because it is usually characterized by:

a. a fever as high as 40 C (104 F).
b. severe pain in the ear.
c. nausea and vomiting.
d. a feeling of fullness in the ear.

Question 2

Parents have understood teaching about prevention of childhood otitis media if they make which statement?

a. We will only prop the bottle during the daytime feedings.
b. Breastfeeding will be discontinued after 4 months of age.
c. We will place the child flat right after feedings.
d. We will be sure to keep immunizations up to date.

flexer1n1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
OME is characterized by feeling of fullness in the ear or other nonspecific complaints. Fever is a sign of AOM. OME does not cause severe pain. This may be a sign of AOM. Nausea and vomiting are associated with otitis media.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Parents have understood the teaching about preventing childhood otitis media if they respond they will keep childhood immunizations up to date. The child should be maintained upright during feedings and after. Otitis media can be prevented by exclusively breastfeeding until at least 6 months of age. Propping bottles is discouraged to avoid pooling of milk while the child is in the supine position.