An infant's parents ask the nurse about preventing otitis media (OM).What information should be provided?
A) Avoid tobacco smoke.
B) Use nasal decongestants.
C) Avoid children with OM.
D) Bottle- or breastfeed in a supine position.

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Eliminating tobacco smoke from the child's environment is essential for preventing OM and other common childhood illnesses.Nasal decongestants are not useful in preventing OM.Children with uncomplicated OM are not contagious unless they show other symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection.Children should be fed in a semivertical position to prevent OM.

An Infant's Parents Ask the Nurse About Preventing Otitis Media