A Patient with External Otitis Rates Pain as 8 on a Scale

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with external otitis rates pain as 8 on a scale of 0 to 10.What should the nurse do to improve this patient's comfort?

• A) Apply warm,dry heat to the ear
• B) Apply a cool compress to the ear
• C) Position supine with the affected ear down
• D) Obtain an order for an opioid pain medication

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