A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has suspected meningitis and a decrease level of consciousness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

D. Tugging or pulling on the affected ear lobe is a classic sign of otitis media in infants. The discomfort or pain caused by inflammation and pressure in the middle ear may lead the infant to tug or rub the affected ear in an attempt to alleviate discomfort.

A. Bluish-green discharge from the ear canal is not a typical finding in otitis media. Otitis media is characterized by inflammation and fluid accumulation in the middle ear, which may not result in discharge unless there is a secondary bacterial infection or perforation of the eardrum.

B. An increase in appetite is not a typical finding in otitis media. In fact, many children with otitis media may experience a decrease in appetite due to discomfort, pain, and difficulty swallowing or chewing.

C. Erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) of the affected auricle (outer ear) are not typically associated with otitis media. Otitis media primarily affects the middle ear, where inflammation and fluid accumulation occur behind the eardrum.

A. Amblyopia occurs when one eye has weaker vision than the other due to abnormal visual development early in life. Patching the good eye helps to encourage the brain to rely more on the weaker eye, stimulating its visual development. This treatment aims to improve vision in the affected eye and restore visual acuity.

B. Patching the affected eye is not a common treatment for amblyopia. In fact, patching the affected eye would further decrease visual input to that eye and could potentially exacerbate the condition. The goal of treatment for amblyopia is to strengthen the weaker eye by encouraging its use, rather than resting it.

C. Corticosteroids are not typically used to treat amblyopia unless there is a specific underlying condition causing inflammation of the optic nerve. Amblyopia is primarily a developmental issue rather than an inflammatory condition, so corticosteroids would not be the first-line treatment for this condition.

D. This is not a common treatment for amblyopia. In fact, the goal of treatment for amblyopia is to improve vision in the affected eye, not to intentionally blur the vision in the good eye. Glasses prescribed for amblyopia typically aim to correct refractive errors (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism) and provide clear vision to both eyes, which can help support visual development in the weaker eye.