A Child Has Been Diagnosed with Perforation of the Tympanic

question 23

Multiple Choice

A child has been diagnosed with perforation of the tympanic membrane (TM) secondary to a middle ear infection. What discharge information should the nurse provide the parents?. Select all that apply.

• A) "Your child's hearing loss will probably be permanent."
• B) "Keep the ear canal dry."
• C) "The eardrum will probably heal well on its own."
• D) "You will need to call an ear surgeon for an appointment to repair this perforation."
• E) "Most perforations indicate congenital weakness in the eardrum, so this is likely to occur again."

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