Which of the following symptoms is common with acute otitis media?
A. Bulging tympanic membrane
B. Bright light reflex of tympanic membrane
C. Increased tympanic membrane mobility
D. All of the above
ANS: A
In otitis media (middle ear infection), the tympanic membrane (TM) is typically dull, may be inflamed, and bulges so that the posterior landmarks are obscured. The light reflex is distorted or obscured. If myringitis (inflammation of the TM) is present, the TM is reddened. Purulent or yellow fluid may be evident posterior to the TM, with diminished TM mobility.
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