The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant who is diagnosed with acute otitis media. Which is the priority teaching point for these parents?
A) Administer a decongestant for nasal congestion.
B) Keep the baby in a flat position during sleep.
C) Administer acetaminophen to relieve pain and decrease fever.
D) Place the baby to sleep with a pacifier.
Answer: C
Parents are taught to administer acetaminophen to relieve the discomfort and decrease fever associated with acute otitis media. Decongestants are not recommended for treatment of acute otitis media. A flat position could exacerbate the discomfort. Elevating the head slightly is recommended. Placing infants to sleep with a pacifier can increase the incidence of otitis media.
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