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kaid0807

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When caring for a child with an upper respiratory infection, the nurse should:
 
  a. inspect the structures in the middle ear.
  b. have the child blow his nose.
  c. instruct the mother to keep the child isolated from other family members.
  d. assess the child's oral mucous membranes.

Question 2

The nurse understands that otitis media is the most common cause of:
 
  a. sensorineural hearing loss in adults. c. conductive hearing loss in children.
  b. conductive hearing loss in adults. d. sensorineural hearing loss in children.


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leahm14

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: Upper respiratory infections are a common cause of otitis media in children.
B Incorrect: This would cause an increase in ear pressure.
C Incorrect: This is not appropriate instruction.
D Incorrect: Although an appropriate nursing action, it is the throat that the nurse should assess for manifestations of strep throat.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Otitis media is not a common cause of hearing loss in adults.
B Incorrect: Otitis media is not a common cause of hearing loss in adults.
C Correct: Otitis media is the most common cause of conductive hearing loss in children.
D Incorrect: Otitis media is usually not a cause of sensorineural hearing loss.


kaid0807

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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