Problem:
A 50-year-old male presents to urgent care with left ear pain for a week. He is a type 2 diabetic and is not always compliant with his medications. He says the ear bothered him a little bit at first, and he scratched the inside with a q-tip for relief. Over the last 2 days, the ear pain has worsened, is swollen, and he has a bad headache and low-grade fever. His vitals are BP 130/90, HR 100, RR 18, Sat 99% on RA, and temp 100.1°F. His ear has the following appearance. What is the appropriate treatment for this patient? Looking for Assignment Help? • A. Cortisporin otic drops for 1 week • B. PO cephalexin for 1 week • C. ER IV antibiotics, ENT consult, and admission • D. Warm compresses