When performing an otoscopic examination of a 5-year-old child with a history of chronic ear infections,the nurse sees that his right tympanic membrane is amber-yellow in color and that air bubbles are visible behind the tympanic membrane.The child reports occasional hearing loss and a popping sound with swallowing.The preliminary analysis based on this information is that the child:

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An amber-yellow color to the tympanic membrane suggests serum or pus in the middle ear.Air or fluid or bubbles behind the tympanic membrane are often visible.The patient may have feelings of fullness,transient hearing loss,and a popping sound with swallowing.These findings most likely suggest that the child has serous otitis media.The other responses are not correct.

When Performing an Otoscopic Examination of a 5-Year-Old Child with a History