An 18-month-old child is seen in the clinic is diagnosed with acute otitis media (AOM).Oral amoxicillin is prescribed.Which statement made by the parent indicates a correct understanding of the instructions?
A) "I should administer all the prescribed medication."
B) "I should continue medication until the symptoms subside."
C) "I will immediately stop giving medication if I notice a change in hearing."
D) "I will stop giving medication if fever is still present in 24 hours."

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Antibiotics should be given for their full course to prevent recurrence of infection with resistant bacteria.Symptoms may subside before the full course is given.Hearing loss is a complication of AOM.Antibiotics should continue to be given.Medication may take 24 to 48 hours to make symptoms subside.It should be continued.

An 18-Month-Old Child Is Seen in the Clinic Is Diagnosed