The Nurse Is Caring for a Child Who Experiences Frequent

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a child who experiences frequent ear infections.The child's mother wants to know why this is occurring.Which anatomical differences in the pediatric patient increase the risk for otitis media?

• A) Impaired drainage
• B) Longer, thinner eustachian tubes
• C) Shorter, horizontal eustachian tubes
• D) Typical lying-down position of infants
• E) Underdeveloped cartilage lining

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