An Infant Has Acute Otitis Media

question 7

Multiple Choice

An infant has acute otitis media. Which of the following would be the most important for the nurse to teach the parents?

• A)Keep the baby in a flat position during sleep.
• B)Administer a decongestant.
• C)Place the baby to sleep with a pacifier.
• D)Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relieve discomfort.

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Definitions:

Gametangia

Gametangia are specialized organs or cells in fungi and plants where gametes are formed, playing a crucial role in sexual reproduction.

Unicellular

Referring to organisms made up of a single cell, capable of performing all necessary life functions within that solitary cell.

Heterosporous

Refers to plants that produce two different types of spores, male and female, leading to separate male and female gametophytes.

Spike Moss

A common name for plants in the genus Selaginella, which are small, non-flowering plants resembling moss but with vascular tissue.