The nurse is caring for a patient who has otitis media that develops into a chronic condition. The nurse should be observant for which of these complications?
a. Tonsillitis
b. Cerebral edema
c. Sore throat
d. Hearing loss
ANS: D
If the infection continues longer than 3 months, chronic otitis media results and can lead to hearing loss.
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