The mother of a toddler yells to the nurse." Help! He is choking to death on his food." The nurse determines that lifesaving measures are necessary based on which of the following?

A. A needleless syringe and a doll allow the child to role-play the experience of receiving an injection, which can help in understanding and coping with the procedure. It's a form of play therapy that can be particularly beneficial for children with medical conditions, as it helps them to process their experiences in a safe and controlled environment.

B. Reading a story about another child with diabetes can provide comfort and a sense of relatability. It can also serve as an educational tool, helping the child to understand their condition and the importance of treatments like insulin injections.

C. While not directly related to diabetes or injections, playing a video game can be a good distraction technique. It can help the child to relax and take their mind off the distress associated with injections. However, it may not have the same therapeutic benefits in terms of processing the experience as the other options listed.

D. Free play in a playroom offers a variety of benefits, including the opportunity for the child to express themselves creatively, engage with others, and momentarily escape from the stress of medical treatments. It's a form of expressive therapy that can improve mood and reduce anxiety.

A. This is a common symptom but bot a sign in children with otitis media. They may tug or pull at their ears due to discomfort or pain caused by the infection.
B. Manipulating the ear lobe can cause pain in children with otitis media because the infection often leads to inflammation and sensitivity in the ear area. This is, however, a symptom.
C. Erythema and edema are typical signs of inflammation, which can occur in the ear with otitis media.
D. While otitis media can cause some fluid buildup in the middle ear, clear drainage is not a common finding and may suggest another condition such as ear canal infection (otitis externa) or a perforated eardrum. Otitis media typically involves more purulent (pus-like) or cloudy fluid due to the infection.