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ec501234

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Which condition frequently results from chronic or recurrent bacterial otitis media extending into the bone and structures surrounding the middle ear?
 
  a. acoustic neuroma c. Mnire's disease
  b. mastoiditis d. otosclerosis

Question 2

A client with otitis media has a nursing diagnosis of Acute pain related to inflammation in the middle ear. The nursing intervention would include:
 
  a. administrating warm saline flushes to the affected ear
  b. applying an ice pack to the affected ear every 2 hours
  c. administrating analgesics and antibiotics as ordered
  d. telling the client that the symptoms will subside in 3 to 4 days



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Answer to Question 1

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Otitis externa, also called swimmer's ear, generally is a bacterial infection of the external ear canal. Mastoiditis, inflammation of the mastoid bone, is most often the result of chronic bacterial otitis media. Antibiotics are prescribed for both infections.

Answer to Question 2

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Otitis media, an inflammation of the middle ear, is often the cause of temporary conductive hearing loss. Otitis media occurs more frequently in children than in adults. Antibiotics are usually the medication of choice. Analgesics may be prescribed to control pain.




ec501234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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