The nurse instructs parents about the signs of otitis media, ...

[kshipps]

The nurse instructs parents about the signs of otitis media, which include:
 
  a. earache, wheezing, vomiting.
  b. coughing, rhinorrhea, headache.
  c. fever, irritability, pulling on ear.
  d. wheezing, cough, drainage in ear canal.

Question 2

A nurse failed to monitor a patient's respiratory status after medicating the patient with a narcotic analgesic. The patient's respiratory status worsened, requiring intubation. The patient's family claimed the nurse committed malpractice.
 
  For the nurse to be held liable ___________________ must be present? (Select all that apply.) a. A nurse-patient relationship.
  b. The nurse failed to perform in a reasonable manner.
  c. There was harm to the patient.
  d. The nurse was prudent in her performance.
  e. The nurse did not cause the patient harm.
  f. Duty does not exist.

[softEldritch]

Answer to Question 1

C
Clinical manifestations of otitis media include fever, irritability, and pulling on the ear.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
For the court to uphold the charge of malpractice, and to find the nurse liable, the following elements must be present: duty exists, there is a breach of duty, and harm must have occurred.

[kshipps]

Great answer, keep it coming

[TheNamesImani]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it