Question

A nurse is discussing health maintenance with the parent of a newborn infant. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of ways to reduce the

incidence of otitis media?
a."I should hold my baby in an upright position during feeding."
b."I should keep my baby out of day care during cold and flu season."
c."My baby should not use a pacifier after 6 months of age."
d."The pneumococcal vaccine will prevent my baby from getting ear infections."

Answer 1

The correct answer is option d. The pneumococcal vaccine will prevent the baby from getting ear infections.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement that indicates understanding of ways to reduce the incidence of otitis media is option d. Option a, holding the baby in an upright position during feeding, can help reduce the risk of choking but does not directly prevent otitis media.

Option b, keeping the baby out of daycare during cold and flu season, can help reduce the risk of respiratory infections, which are often associated with otitis media, but it does not address other causes of the condition. Option c, not using a pacifier after 6 months of age, can help reduce the risk of dental problems.

On the other hand, option d, stating that the pneumococcal vaccine will prevent the baby from getting ear infections, is the correct statement. Otitis media is often caused by bacterial infection, including pneumococcal bacteria. The pneumococcal vaccine can help protect against this bacterial infection, reducing the risk of otitis media.