A young mother brings an infant to the pediatric clinic. The infant has had a fever and is pulling at the left ear. Based on this data, which disorder does the nurse suspect?
A. Otitis media.
B. Otitis externa.
C. Tonsillitis.
D. Sinusitis.
Answer: A
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Mealtime is a break in the boring hospital or facility routine
True False