A young adult has been diagnosed with otitis media. When planning this patient's care, what nursing diagnosis is the most likely priority?
A) Hyperthermia related to infectious process
B) Infection related to presence of microorganisms
C) Disturbed auditory sensory perception related to otitis media
D) Chronic pain related to otitis media
B
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Infection is the essence of otitis media, and would be a priority over other diagnoses such as hyperthermia or temporary hearing loss. The pain associated with this disorder would be acute, not chronic.
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