A toddler with otitis media has just completed antibiotic therapy. A recheck appointment should be made to:
A. Obtain a new prescription in case the infection recurs
B. Determine whether the ear infection has affected her hearing
C. Make sure that she has taken all the antibiotic
D. Document that the infection has completely cleared
Correct Answer D. Document that the infection has completely cleared
Option D: The client should go back for an appointment following the completion of antibiotic therapy to determine whether the infection has cleared and to check for the presence of otitis media with effusion (fluid buildup in the eardrum).
Option A: The purpose of the recheck is to determine whether the infection is gone.
Option B: This would be done if there are repeated instances of otitis media.
Option C: This will not determine whether the child has completed the medication.