Author Question: The nurse assesses a client as having many risk factors for otitis media. Which of the following ... (Read 174 times)

nmorano1 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse assesses a client as having many risk factors for otitis media. Which of the following would increase the client's risk for developing this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

1. Frequent upper respiratory tract infections
2. Attends daycare
3. Male gender
4. Female gender
5. Age 15
6. Rides a bicycle

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with stage I mild, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which of the following assessment findings will support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

1. Chronic cough
2. Sputum production
3. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second of greater than 80
4. Mild airflow limitations
5. Extreme dyspnea on exertion
6. Right-sided heart failure

Animal_Goddess · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Risk factors for the development of otitis media include age less than 2 years; history of frequent upper respiratory infections; lives in cold weather; male gender; is Caucasian, Native American, or an Alaskan native; has a strong positive family history for the disorder; used a pacifier past the age of 6 months; lives in a smoky environment; attends daycare; was bottle fed; has been diagnosed with Down syndrome; or has craniofacial disorders. Female gender, age 15, and riding a bicycle are not risk factors for the development of otitis media.

Answer to Question 2

3, 4
In stage I mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the client will demonstrate mild airflow limitations and have a forced expiratory volume in 1 second of greater than 80. Chronic cough and sputum production are signs of stage 0 of the disease. Extreme dyspnea on exertion and right-sided heart failure are indications of stage III severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.