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sheilaspns · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client has finished a full course of antibiotics for acute otitis media.

The nurse is conducting a follow-up examination and determines that treatment was effective by questioning the client about relief from which of the following most common presenting symptoms? 1. Dizziness
2. Impaired hearing
3. Nausea and vomiting
4. Pain

Question 2

Approximately what proportion of the U.S. population is disabled?

1. 30
2. 1
3. 10
4. 19

pikon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4. Pain

Rationale:
Ear pain is the most common symptom of otitis media that motivates the client to seek health care. Secondary symptoms associated with the disease include dizziness, impaired hearing, and nausea and vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4