The nurse in the ED is caring for a 4 year-old brought in by his parents who state that the child will not stop crying and pulling at his ear
Based on information collected by the nurse, which of the following statements applies to a diagnosis of external otitis?
A) External otitis is characterized by aural tenderness.
B) External otitis is usually accompanied by a high fever.
C) External otitis is usually related to an upper respiratory infection.
D) External otitis can be prevented by using cotton-tipped applicators to clean the ear.
Ans: A
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Patients with otitis externa usually exhibit pain, discharge from the external auditory canal, and aural tenderness. Fever and accompanying upper respiratory infection occur more commonly in conjunction with otitis media (infection of the middle ear). Cotton-tipped applicators can actually cause external otitis so their use should be avoided.
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