The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old and anticipates that the client has otitis externa from symptoms stated on the history. Which symptoms, from the history and physical examination, would confirm the diagnosis?
A) Discomfort in the ear
B) Difficulty hearing
C) Pus noted in the ear canal
D) Inflammation around the tympanic membrane
C
Feedback:
The diagnosis of otitis externa (inflammation of the tissue of the outer ear) is confirmed by the presence of pus in the ear canal. The inflammation is usually caused by an overgrowth of pathogens. The other symptoms are also common in otitis media.
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