During routine screening at a school clinic, an ot...

2026 HESI Pediatrics (PEDS) Exit Hesi Exam Version 1 (V1):PEDIATRICS - HESI PRACTICE EXAM Quiz

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During routine screening at a school clinic, an otoscope examination of a child's ear reveals a tympanic membrane that is pearly gray, slightly bulging, and not movable. What action should the nurse take next?

A. No action required, as this is an expected finding for a school-aged child

B. Ask the child if he/she has had a cold, runny nose, or any ear pain lately.

C. Send a note home advising the parents to have the child evaluated by a healthcare provider as soon as possible.

d. Call the parents and have them take the child home from school for the rest of the day.

✔ Correct Answer:

B. Ask the child if he/she has had a cold, runny nose, or any ear pain lately.

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