A Nurse Is Teaching a Parent About the Observation Strategy

A nurse is teaching a parent about the observation strategy for managing a 3-year-old child's ear infection. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?

A) "I should not give analgesics, because they may mask important symptoms."
B) "I will give ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain or fever as needed."
C) "I will let my provider know if the symptoms are not better in 1 week."
D) "There is a slight risk of mastoiditis if antibiotic therapy is delayed."

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