Which response should the nurse give the parent who is concerned about permanent hearing loss in her child with one episode of acute otitis media (AOM)?
A) "Hearing loss is temporary and should pose no problem."
B) "This one episode of AOM can develop into permanent hearing loss."
C) "Make an appointment to have your child's hearing tested after the infection is resolved."
D) "Don't worry, hearing aids are very effective."
A) "Hearing loss is temporary and should pose no problem."
Explanation: A) Although conductive hearing loss can be associated with AOM, given its relatively short duration, the hearing loss is typically temporary. Therefore, the parent should be reassured that the child's hearing well improve once the infection is resolved. In recurrent AOM, hearing loss is a consideration, and hearing testing is done after resolution of the infections.
B) Although conductive hearing loss can be associated with AOM, given its relatively short duration, the hearing loss is typically temporary. Therefore, the parent should be reassured that the child's hearing well improve once the infection is resolved. In recurrent AOM, hearing loss is a consideration, and hearing testing is done after resolution of the infections.
C) Because hearing loss with AOM is typically temporary, there is no need to have the child's hearing tested after the infection is resolved. In recurrent AOM, hearing loss is a consideration, and hearing testing is done after resolution of the infections.
D) Because hearing loss is temporary, talking about hearing aids is not an appropriate response. In recurrent AOM, hearing loss is a consideration, and hearing testing is done after resolution of the infections.
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