The patient is seen for chronic middle ear infection. Conservative treatment with antibiotics would not clear the infection, so it was elected to perform a(n) _______________ to remove the infection.

a. mastoidectomy

b. otoplasty


a. mastoidectomy

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A) he has choked on a foreign body. B) his breathing is adequate, as indicated by snoring. C) his tongue may be obstructing his airway. D) he has vomited.

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Can an element, description, finding, or organ system be listed to support both HPI and ROS? If yes, please explain why, be sure to use examples. If no, please explain why not, and be sure to use examples

What will be an ideal response?

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Karen is a newborn female who weighed 7 lbs. 5.5 oz. at birth. The newborn passed meconium during the vaginal birth but careful examination shows it was not aspirated. The umbilical cord had a true knot. The newborn's physical exam was entirely normal, and the infant is feeding well. The mother is breastfeeding. Karen will be discharged home with her mother tomorrow

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