Asked by Shirley Zhang on Apr 23, 2024
An assessment of a 23-year-old patient reveals the following: an auricle that is tender and reddish-blue in color with small vesicles. The nurse would need to know additional information that includes which of these?
A) Any change in ability to hear
B) Any recent drainage from the ear
C) Recent history of trauma to the ear
D) Any prolonged exposure to extreme cold
Vesicles
Small fluid-filled sacs on the skin, often caused by viral infections like chickenpox or shingles.
Auricle
Another term for the outer part of the ear; it helps in directing sound waves into the ear canal.
Trauma
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, which can be physical or psychological in nature.
- Distinguish the signs and reasons behind familiar ear disorders and infections.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish the signs and reasons behind familiar ear disorders and infections.