The Nurse Is Preparing to Perform an Otoscopic Examination of a Newborn

The nurse is preparing to perform an otoscopic examination of a newborn infant. Which statement is true regarding this examination?

A) An injected membrane may indicate an infection.
B) The eardrum will appear in the oblique position.
C) The normal membrane may appear thick and opaque.
D) The appearance of the membrane is identical to that of an adult.

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