A patient diagnosed with swimmer's ear says, "I haven't been swimming in 2 years.". How should the nurse respond to this statement? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "Let me recheck your chart to be certain I did not misinterpret the diagnosis.".
2. "You must have gotten lots of water in your ear while showering.".
3. "Swimmer's ear is usually a bacterial infection.".
4. "Swimmer's ear can be caused by wearing ear plugs, earphones, or earbuds.".
5. "Swimmer's ear is the common name for otitis externa, which has many causes.".
4,5
Rationale 1: There is probably no misinterpretation of the diagnosis.
Rationale 2: Swimmer's ear does not require exposure of the ear to water.
Rationale 3: This is true, but it does not address the patient's concern.
Rationale 4: Swimmer's ear can be caused by the insertion of any object into the ear canal.
Rationale 5: Swimmer's ear is the common name for otitis externa. The nurse should also explain that swimming is not the only causative factor for this disorder.
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