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An infant's parents ask the nurse about preventing otitis media (OM). What should the nurse recommend?
 
  a. Avoid tobacco smoke.
  b. Use nasal decongestant.
  c. Avoid children with OM.
  d. Bottle-feed or breastfeed in supine position.

Question 2

The parent of an infant with nasopharyngitis should be instructed to notify the health care professional if the infant:
 
  a. Becomes fussy. c. Has a fever over 99 F.
  b. Has a cough. d. Shows signs of an earache.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Eliminating tobacco smoke from the child's environment is essential for preventing OM and other common childhood illnesses. Nasal decongestants are not useful in preventing OM. Children with uncomplicated OM are not contagious unless they show other upper respiratory infection symptoms. Children should be fed in an upright position to prevent OM.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
If an infant with nasopharyngitis has a fever over 101 F, there is early evidence of respiratory complications. Irritability and a slight fever are common in an infant with a viral illness. Cough can be a sign of nasopharyngitis.




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