A Child with a History of Otitis Externa Asks About

question 14

Multiple Choice

A child with a history of otitis externa asks about ways to prevent this condition. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend?

• A) Cleaning ear canals well after swimming
• B) Drying the ear canal with a hair dryer
• C) Swimming only in chlorinated pools
• D) Using cerumenolytic agents daily

Know the guidelines for requesting professional references.

Understand the principles of conveying sympathy through condolence messages.

Understand the concept of nursing diagnoses and their application to patient care.

Recognize the psychological traits that contribute to health and healing.

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Definitions:

Psychophysiological Disorder

A condition in which psychological stress adversely affects physiological functioning, leading to physical symptoms.

Hispanic American

People in the United States who have ancestry from Latin American countries and the Iberian Peninsula.

Experience

The knowledge or skill acquired by observing, participating in, or being exposed to events or activities over time.

Blood Vessels

The network of tubular structures (arteries, veins, and capillaries) through which blood circulates in the body.