A 10-month-old infant has had numerous ear infections since birth. The nurse will discuss with the parents ways that might reduce the incidence of otitis media and will include which strategies? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Prohibiting tobacco smoke in the home
2. Avoiding use of a pacifier while the child is sleeping
3. Breastfeeding the infant
4. Cleaning the child's ears nightly with peroxide
5. Avoiding use of wood-burning stoves
1,2,5
Rationale 1: This has been shown to decrease the incidence of otitis media.
Rationale 2: The use of a pacifier for the sleeping baby has been associated with otitis media.
Rationale 3: While breastfeeding is associated with lower incidences of otitis media, this child is 10 months old.
Rationale 4: Otitis media is not prevented by cleaning the ears.
Rationale 5: Wood-burning stoves are associated with higher rates of otitis media.
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