Acute Otitis Media:
As pediatric patients grow from infancy to adolescence, there are many common body system disorders such as acute otitis media that may potentially present. As an advanced practice nurse caring for these patients, you must understand the pathophysiology of acute otitis media and epidemiology of these disorders as this will help you to recognize symptoms and select appropriate assessment and treatment options.
To prepare:
Reflect on the body system disorder such as Acute Otitis Media.
Think about the pathophysiology and epidemiology of the disorder (Acute Otitis Media).
Consider a protocol for the diagnosis, management, and follow-up care of Acute Otitis Media.
Think about how culture might impact the care of patients who present Acute Otitis Media.
To complete:
Write a 3 to 4 page paper that addresses the following:
Explain Acute Otitis Media, including its pathophysiology and epidemiology.
Explain a protocol for the diagnosis, management, and follow-up care of Acute Otitis media.
Explain how culture might impact the care of patients who present with acute otitis media.