Myringotomy Is Often Accompanied by the Aspiration of Fluid Under

question 14

Multiple Choice

Myringotomy is often accompanied by the aspiration of fluid under pressure in the tympanum,and the subsequent placement of small,hollow pressure equalization tubes.It is indicated for acute otitis media (AOM) in the presence of an exudate that has not responded to antibiotic therapy.If left untreated,what is the main concern for a child with chronic otitis media?

• A) Impaired language development
• B) Encephalitis
• C) Hearing loss
• D) Impaired language development and hearing loss

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