The nurse is assessing a patient who was recently treated with amoxicillin for acute otitis media of the right ear. Which finding is a priority to report to the health care provider?

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The fever indicates that the infection may not be resolved,and the patient might need further antibiotic therapy. A feeling of fullness,"popping" of the ear,decreased hearing,and fluid in the middle ear are indications of otitis media with effusion. These symptoms are normal for weeks to months after an episode of acute otitis media and usually resolve without treatment.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Was Recently Treated