In a Case of Acute Otitis Media,what Would a Purulent

question 9

Multiple Choice

In a case of acute otitis media,what would a purulent discharge in the external canal of the ear and some pain relief likely indicate?

• A)infection of the external ear
• B)obstruction of the auditory tube
• C)rupture of the tympanic membrane
• D)spread of infection into the mastoid cells

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