Nicole, a 4 year old child and resident of barangay Manggahan whom you met during your home visit. You found her with ear problem. Nicole should be assessed for the following EXCEPT*1 pointA. Is there any fever?B. Ear dischargeC. if discharge is, present and for how long?D. ear pain

In the case of Nicole, her ear discharge was noted for the past 14 days therefore she can already be classified as:*1 pointA. Acute ear infectionB. Chronic mastoiditisC. mastoiditisD. chronic ear infection

But assuming Nicole do not have any ear problem, what should you do?*1 pointA. Check for ear dischargeB. Check for tender swelling behind the earC. Assess the next potential problem: check for malnutritionD. Check for ear pain

If Nicole's condition increases in severity because of ear problems, what would be the next best thing you should do as nurse?*1 pointA. Refer urgentlyB. Give an antibiotic for 5 daysC. Instruct mother when to return immediatelyD. Dry the ear by wicking

Case Study 1Sylvia is a 24-year-old female with complaints of ear pain, hearing loss, and runny nose. She was diagnosed with an acute otitis media. See below for physical exam of affected ear.   See below for physical exam of unaffected ear.  1. In which ear does Sylvia have an infection?  2. Will Sylvia have a conductive or sensorineural hearing loss?  3. Sylvia asked if her hearing loss is permanent. How would you respond? 4. The most common pathogen to cause acute otitis media is:                          5. The Tympanic Membrane separates the external and middle ear; it is normally                      and is                    in color. The cone of light will normally be at 5 O'Clock in the                    ear and 7 O'Clock in the                    ear.

Given the following symptoms, which is the most accurate diagnosis?Red and swollen ear canal accompanied with pain.Group of answer choicesExternal otitisMeniere's diseaseOtosclerosis mediaOtitis media