Susan, a 42-year-old woman, has a history of recurrent ear infections since childhood.She now presents with chronic ear pain, tenderness behind her left ear, and a low-grade fever. Her past medical history includes multiple episodes of otitis media during childhood. Based on her symptoms and history, what condition should you suspect in Susan?

Nurse Sarah is triaging patients in the ER. Match each presenting symptom to the condition it is most commonly associated with.

Nurse Olivia is discussing postoperative care with family members of patients who have undergone different surgeries. Match each patient's surgery to the appropriate postoperative care advice.

Dr. Lewis is offering an educational session on the frequency of tetanus boosters for middle-aged employees in an industrial setting. How often should Nurse Rachel recommend that her middle-aged patients receive a tetanus booster?

John, a 50-year-old male, just underwent a Trabeculectomy by Traditional Surgery. His diagnostic results indicated high intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucoma. In the past, - John had a history of allergies to antibiotics. What nursing action is crucial for John's care following the Trabeculectomy?

James, 45, has a past medical history of depression and a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. His lumbar puncture shows oligoclonal bands, and he's experiencing an acute exacerbation.

In addition to administering corticosteroids, what is another priority intervention for acute exacerbations? 

Brian, a 58-year-old patient, is noted to have a decreased lung compliance during his pulmonary function tests. What does this suggest about the physiology of his respiration?

John, a 65-year-old man, is nonambulatory and presents with complaints of rectal pain and problems with urination. What is the best position to examine John's rectum and prostate?

Henry, an 80-year-old man, has had a closed head injury and was unconscious for 5 minutes. Which vital sign trend is most concerning?

Emma, a 25-year-old athlete, undergoes a physical exam. During deep inspiration, which muscle is primarily responsible for increasing the vertical dimensions of her thoracic cavity?

While caring for a patient undergoing treatment for a viral infection, the nurse explains the differences between humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. Which statement accurately describes the cell-mediated immune response?