Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A client arrives with an upper respiratory infection and complains of otalgia, malaise, and nasal drainage. The client's temperature is 100.7 F. Which of the following will the nurse anticipate providing to the client?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Education on administration of oral antibiotics is appropriate for bacterial upper respiratory infections indicated by fever and otalgia. Mastoidectomy, hearing tests, and antifungal creams are not relevant.