A nurse is educating the parents of a 5-year-old with bacterial otitis media.Which discharge instruction is most important?
A) "Bring her back if she is not better in 1 week."
B) "Do not allow your child to swim in the future."
C) "Give the full course of antibiotics even if she is better."
D) "Ice packs are a good way to manage her ear pain."

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Giving the full course of antibiotics is crucial to prevent the development of resistant bacteria.If the child is not showing improvement in 48 to 72 hours,she should be reassessed.Swimming is not prohibited after the infection heals.Heat is a better option for ear pain.

A Nurse Is Educating the Parents of a 5-Year-Old with Bacterial