A parent asks the nurse to explain why children under the age of 3 are more vulnerable to otitis media. The nurse explains that this is mainly due to which of the following?
a. They are exposed to many more small children who are prone to otitis media.
b. The outer ear is more conducive to receiving and hosting microorganisms.
c. Young children have wider, shorter, and straighter eustachian tubes than older children and adults.
d. Parents tend not to clean the ears of small children properly or sufficiently.
C
Feedback
A Incorrect. Explaining why children under the age of 3 are more vulnerable to otitis media, the nurse would not explain that they are exposed to many more small children who are prone to otitis media.
B Incorrect. Explaining why children under the age of 3 are more vulnerable to otitis media, the nurse would not explain that the outer ear is more conducive to receiving and hosting microorganisms.
C Correct. Children under the age of 3 years are especially vulnerable to otitis media since they have eustachian tubes that are wider, shorter, and straighter than those of older children and adults.
D Incorrect. Explaining why children under the age of 3 are more vulnerable to otitis media, the nurse would not explain that parents tend not to clean the ears of small children properly or sufficiently.
You might also like to view...
The nurse working on a postpartum unit includes teaching on osteoporosis prevention for which of the following clients at greatest risk?
1. Asian-American mother of three 2. German-American mother of two who smokes 3. African-American mother of one who is a dietician 4. The Latino mother of two who is a recovering alcoholic
The major stimulus/stimuli for regulating ADH is/are
A) plasma osmolality. B) changes in extracellular fluid (ECF) volume. C) arterial blood pressure changes. D) All of the above are correct.
A licensed nurse has been asked to address a group of newly recruited nurses. What should the licensed nurse inform them about the nursing insignias?
A) Donning a nursing uniform is necessary when giving nursing care. B) Wearing a nursing school pin is a required part of the nursing uniform. C) Wearing a nametag is required when giving nursing care. D) Displaying a religious symbol is preferred when providing nursing care.
Which beliefs facilitate the provision of safe, effective care for older adult patients? Select all that apply
a. Sexual interest declines with aging. b. Older adults are able to learn new tasks. c. Aging results in a decline in restorative sleep. d. Older adults are prone to become crime victims. e. Older adults are usually lonely and socially isolated.