RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1272 of 2368

A child had tympanostomy tubes placed. Which finding should the nurse tell the parents to report?

  1. A small amount of yellowish drainage for one day
  2. Thick, odorous drainage from the ears
  3. Sleeping most of the day after anesthesia
  4. Mild pain relieved by acetaminophen
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Correct answer: Thick, odorous drainage from the ears

Small amounts of yellowish or bloody drainage that stop within one to two days are expected. Thick or odorous drainage may mean infection.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026