Question

Antibiotics are prescribed for a child with otitis media who underwent a myringotomy with insertion of tympanostomy tubes. The nurse provides discharge instructions to the parents regarding the administration of the antibiotics. Which statement, if made by the parents, indicates understanding of the instructions provided? 1."Administer the antibiotics until they are gone."2."Administer the antibiotics if the child has a fever."3."Administer the antibiotics until the child feels better."4."Begin to taper the antibiotics after 3 days of a full course."

Answer 1

Answer:

The preferable option will be - 1.

1. "Administer the antibiotics until they are gone."

Explanation:

• A myringotomy is the insertion of tympanoplasty tubes into the middle ear to promote drainage of purulent middle ear fluid, equalize pressure, and keep the ear aerated.

• The nurse must instruct parents regarding the administration of antibiotics.
• Antibiotics need to be taken as prescribed, and the full course needs to be completed.
• The parents should complete the full course antibiotic therapy.