NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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A patient has serous otitis media with significant hearing loss in the right ear. The patient states, “I have not been able to hear for 2 months.” Which procedure does the nurse prepare the patient for?
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Irrigation of the ear
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Myringotomy
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Removal of cerumen with a cerumen curette
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Instillation of otic solution
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Serous otitis media (SOM) is a common inflammatory process of the middle ear, frequent in early childhood. It is commonly accompanied by mild to moderate hearing loss (HL), alongside a sensation of pressure in the ear that infants cannot always describe or indicate.
Detailed explanation-2: -Serous otitis media is characterized clinically by ear discomfort, a sensation of fullness in the ear, a conductive hearing loss, and occasional tinnitus. This complication usually resolves with the administration of nasal decongestants but sometimes necessitates a myringotomy.
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