Otoscopic examination of an elderly client reveals a red bulging membrane, with absent distorted light reflex. The client does not think that treatment for an earache is necessary
The nurse teaches the client that, left untreated, this infection could put the client at risk for which complication? 1. External otitis
2. Meningitis
3. Otitis media
4. Pneumonia
2. Meningitis
Rationale:
Elderly clients and the very young are at greater risk for meningitis if otitis media is left untreated. External otitis and pneumonia are not complications of otitis media. The client already has otitis media, judging from the evidence in the question, so the client cannot be at risk for it.
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