The nurse is assessing a child with otitis media. Which statement about otitis media is correct?
a. It is treated with over-the-counter medications.
b. In children, it commonly follows a lower respiratory tract infection.
c. Common symptoms include pain, fever, malaise, and a sensation of fullness in the ears.
d. Hearing deficits are associated only with inner ear infections, not with otitis media.
ANS: C
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A) Neglect B) Separation anxiety C) Depression D) Sibling rivalry