Which assessments would cause the pediatric nurse to suspect the probability of an ear infection in a 6-month-old child? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypersensitivity to noise
b. Irritability
c. Reddened ear canal
d. Rolls head from side to side
e. Temperature of 39.4 ° C (103 ° F)
ANS: B, D, E
Infants signal ear infections by being irritable, rolling their heads from side to side, spiking a temperature, and pulling at or rubbing their ears.
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