问题
单项选择题
The parents report that the child has a runny nose, fever, cough, and is irritable and constantly rubbing his ears. Which findings of the tympanic membrane would the nurse would expect to see
A. Bulging and red.
B. Clear and inverted.
C. Pearly gray.
D. Scarre
答案
参考答案：A
解析：Based on the report of the child’s signs and symptoms, the nurse would suspect otitis media. On assessment, the tympanic membrane would appear bulging and bright red (because of increased middle ear pressure), typically indicative of otitis media. Other characteristic findings include rhinorrhea, fever, cough, irritability, pulling at the ears, earache, vomiting, and diarrhea. A reddened, nonbulging tympanic membrane may indicate otitis media if the membrane has ruptured.