For which problem should the child with chronic otitis media with effusion be evaluated?
a. Brain abscess
b. Meningitis
c. Hearing loss
d. Perforation of the tympanic membrane
C
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A The infection of acute otitis media can spread to surrounding tissues, causing a
brain abscess.
B The infection of acute otitis media can spread to surrounding tissues, causing
meningitis.
C Chronic otitis media with effusion is the most common cause of hearing loss in
children.
D Inflammation and pressure from acute otitis media may result in perforation of
the tympanic membrane.
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