The nurse is assessing a patient who has recently been treated with amoxicillin for acute otitis media of the right ear. Which finding is a priority to report to the health care provider?
a. The patient has a temperature of 100.6° F.
b. The patient complains of "popping" in the ear.
c. The patient frequently asks the nurse to repeat information.
d. The patient states that the right ear has a feeling of fullness.
ANS: A
The fever indicates that the infection may not be resolved and the patient might need further antibiotic therapy. A feeling of fullness, "popping" of the ear, and decreased hearing are symptoms of otitis media with effusion. These symptoms are normal for weeks to months after an episode of acute otitis media and usually resolve without treatment.
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