A client presents in the healthcare provider's office with complaints of headache and malaise. During the assessment, the nurse notes the client is experiencing severe pain when palpating behind the ears. Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate?

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Mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid bone of the skull, which is located just behind the ear. Severe pain upon palpation in this area is a classic symptom of mastoiditis, distinguishing it from the other options listed.

A Client Presents in the Healthcare Provider's Office with Complaints