The nurse is providing care for a teenager with otitis media. When assessing the patient for potentially adverse effects of Cortisporin Otic, what question should the nurse ask?
A) "Have you developed a fever since you started to use the ear drops?"
B) "Have you been getting any headaches since you started taking the drops?"
C) "Has there been any blood that you've noticed in your outer ear?"
D) "Have you noticed any loss of hearing since you started taking the drops?"
D
Feedback:
It is also necessary to assess the patient taking Cortisporin Otic for signs of hearing loss due to ototoxicity. Fever, bleeding, and headaches are not typical adverse effects.
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