An infant has acute otitis media. The nurse will teach the parents to
1. keep the baby in a flat lying positionduring sleep.
2. administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relieve discomfort.
3. administer a decongestant.
4. place baby to sleep with a pacifier.
Answer:2
Rationale: An infant with a bulging tympanic membrane because of acute otitis media will have pain.Parents are taught to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relieve the discomfort associated with acute otitis media. A flat lying position may exacerbate the discomfort.Elevating the head slightly is recommended. Decongestants are not recommended for treatment of acute otitis media.Placing infants to sleep with a pacifier may increase the incidence of otitis media.
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