While Performing the Otoscopic Exam of a 3-Year-Old Boy Who

question 33

Multiple Choice

While performing the otoscopic exam of a 3-year-old boy who has been pulling on his left ear,the nurse finds that his left tympanic membrane is bright red and the light reflex is not visible.The most likely cause is:

• A)fungal infection.
• B)acute otitis media.
• C)rupture of the drum.
• D)blood behind the drum.

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