A nurse is discussing health maintenance with the parent of a newborn infant. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of ways to reduce the incidence of otitis media?
a. "I should hold my baby in an upright position during feeding."
b. "I should keep my baby out of day care during cold and flu season."
c. "My baby should not use a pacifier after 6 months of age."
d. "The pneumococcal vaccine will prevent my baby from getting ear infections."
ANS: B
Avoiding child care centers when respiratory infections are prevalent can significantly reduce the incidence of AOM. Holding infants in an upright position is an unproved recommendation. Avoiding pacifier use in the second 6 months of life is an unproved recommendation. The pneumococcal vaccine can slightly reduce the risk of AOM.
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