The nurse is assisting with the auditory assessment phase of the physical examination for a high school swimming team
The nurse identifies a student who has pain and itching of the ear. For which disorder should the nurse anticipate treatment is needed?
a. Otitis media
b. Furunculosis
c. External otitis
d. Chronic mastoiditis
ANS: C
The most common sign of external otitis is pain along with pruritus (itching). A. B. D. Itching and pain are not common signs of these disorders.
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