The ambulatory care nurse makes a follow-up telephone call to the mother of a child who underwent a myringotomy with insertion of tympanostomy tubes on the previous day. The mother of the child tells the nurse that the child is complaining of discomfort. The nurse would instruct the mother to:

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After a myringotomy with insertion of tympanostomy tubes, it is common for children to experience some discomfort. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a safe and effective way to manage this pain. Aspirin is generally avoided in children due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, and there is usually no need to immediately contact a physician for expected post-operative discomfort or to seek stronger analgesics without physician guidance.

The Ambulatory Care Nurse Makes a Follow-Up Telephone Call to the Mother