A pediatric nurse is caring for a child who has been brought to the clinic with otitis externa. What assessment finding is characteristic of otitis externa?
A) Tophi on the pinna and ear lobe
B) Dark yellow cerumen in the external auditory canal
C) Pain on manipulation of the auricle
D) Air bubbles visible in the middle ear
C
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The nurse investigating environmental health problems caused by contaminated ground water is best described as practicing
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A. Hold the next dose of vancomycin (Vancocin). B. Obtain a stat x-ray. C. Administer an antihistamine. D. Obtain a sterile urine specimen.