A Nurse Is Teaching a Parent About the Observation Strategy

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a parent about the observation strategy for managing a 3-year-old child's ear infection. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?

• A) "I should not give analgesics, because they may mask important symptoms."
• B) "I may give ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain or fever as needed."
• C) "I will let my provider know if the symptoms are not better in 1 week."
• D) "There is a slight risk of mastoiditis if antibiotic therapy is delayed."

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