The nurse assesses a client as having many risk factors for otitis media. Which of the following would increase the client's risk for developing this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. Frequent upper respiratory tract infections
2. Attends daycare
3. Male gender
4. Female gender
5. Age 15
6. Rides a bicycle
1, 2, 3
Risk factors for the development of otitis media include age less than 2 years; history of frequent upper respiratory infections; lives in cold weather; male gender; is Caucasian, Native American, or an Alaskan native; has a strong positive family history for the disorder; used a pacifier past the age of 6 months; lives in a smoky environment; attends daycare; was bottle fed; has been diagnosed with Down syndrome; or has craniofacial disorders. Female gender, age 15, and riding a bicycle are not risk factors for the development of otitis media.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following statements is true about suicide?
A. There is generally some warning when someone commits suicide. B. Victims of suicide have a genetic predisposition to it. C. Suicide can always be prevented. D. Talking about suicide means the person is not serious about it.
What might a patient from the American Indian culture use to prevent disease?
A. Wear certain objects or charms as a preventive measure B. Perform specific daily rituals against disease C. Deny that disease or illness can harm a person D. Accept that disease is a part of life
There are more males in the population than females
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is evaluating the comprehension of a client's knowledge of the administration of Lovenox, an anticoagulant. Which method provides the best feedback?
A) Having the client explain the medication and injection site B) Having the client demonstrate the injection technique on an orange C) Having the client watch the nurse prepare the medication and administer it D) Having the client prepare the syringe and independently administer the injection