A Colleague Is Assessing an 80-Year-Old Patient Who Has Ear

question 28

Multiple Choice

A colleague is assessing an 80-year-old patient who has ear pain and asks him to hold his nose and swallow.Which of the following about this technique is true?

• A)This should not be done in an 80-year-old patient.
• B)This technique is helpful in assessing for otitis media.
• C)This is especially useful in assessing a patient with an upper respiratory infection.
• D)This will cause the eardrum to bulge slightly and make landmarks more visible.

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Definitions:

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by excessive worry about having or acquiring a serious illness despite medical reassurance.

Conversion Disorder

A mental condition in which a person experiences physical symptoms that are not attributable to a medical condition but are instead thought to be a response to psychological stress or conflict.

Significant Problem

A substantial or essential issue that requires attention or resolution.

Munchausen Syndrome

A psychiatric disorder wherein an individual deliberately produces, feigns, or exaggerates symptoms of illness to gain attention, sympathy, or reassurance from medical personnel or others.