Section: 4.9.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Ear Disorders | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the ears in children.
    • Identify factors associated with disorders of the ears in children. 
    • Identify common disorders of the ears in children including their signs and symptoms.
    • Identify common diagnostic procedures for ear disorders in children and nursing implications.
    • Identify common medications and other treatment interventions for ear disorders in children and nursing implications.
    • Discuss the nursing management of a child with an ear disorder.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 25 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      CDC - Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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      StatPearls

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      StatPearls

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      StatPearls

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      MedlinePlus

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      My Health Alberta.ca

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      National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

    • Read sections about otitis externa, Symptoms of otitis externa, Causes of otitis externa, Treating otitis externa. (15 minutes)

      NHS Inform

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      StatPearls

    • Read the entire article. (15 minutes)

      StatPearls

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      University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester

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