The Nurse Is Assessing a Child with Otitis Media

The nurse is assessing a child with otitis media. Which statement about otitis media is correct?

A) It is treated with over-the-counter medications.
B) In children, it commonly follows a lower respiratory tract infection.
C) Common symptoms include pain, fever, malaise, and a sensation of fullness in the ears.
D) Hearing deficits are associated only with inner ear infections, not with otitis media.