A Patient with a Sore Throat Is Complaining of "Trouble

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with a sore throat is complaining of "trouble with hearing." The nurse realizes that this patient might be experiencing:

• A) a sinus infection.
• B) a middle ear infection.
• C) infected tonsils.
• D) an inner ear infection.

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Definitions:

Upper Limb

The upper limb refers to the part of the human body extending from the shoulder to the hand, including the arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, and fingers.

Sacroiliac Joint

The joint between the sacrum, at the base of the spine, and the iliac bones of the pelvis, which helps support and stabilize the body's weight.

Ilium

The broad, upper part of the pelvic bone, important for its role in weight bearing and muscle attachment.

Auricular Surface

a specific part of the ilium in the pelvic bone that connects with the sacrum to form the sacroiliac joint.