The nurse is caring for a client with otitis media who complains of extreme pain. The nurse plans to teach the client which of the following to address the nursing diagnosis of pain?
1. Apply cold compresses to the affected ear
2. Report abrupt relief of pain
3. Report increased pain when moving the outer ear
4. Continue plans for air travel
2. Report abrupt relief of pain
Rationale:
Abrupt relief of pain may mean that the tympanic membrane has perforated. Heat should be applied to dilate surrounding blood vessels and decrease swelling. Pain is affected by movement in external otitis. Drastic changes in barometric pressure can increase pain considerably, so clients are discouraged from traveling by air.
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