Pathophysiology / Overview
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Signs and Symptoms
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Red Flags / Danger Signs
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Nursing Assessment and Interventions
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Clinical Pearls
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Client Education
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Your exam focus
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Next steps
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RN Lesson — Otitis Media
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Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Moraxella catarrhalis
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Age 6 months to 2 years
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Lack of recommended immunizations
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Subjective Findings
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Pulling or tugging at the ear
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Decreased response to sound
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Ear pain
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Objective Findings
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Bulging tympanic membrane
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Enlarged cervical lymph nodes
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Priority 1: Pain and Fever Management
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Priority 2: Monitor for Complications
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Mastoid tenderness, redness, or swelling
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Priority 3: Parent/Caregiver Teaching
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Priority 4: Support Antibiotic Stewardship
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Non-Pharmacologic Care
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Pharmacologic Care
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Fever ≥39°C
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Hearing concerns after infection resolves
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RN Otitis Media — Practice Questions, Batch 1
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