Multiple Choice
A patient has been admitted after an accident at work. During the assessment, the patient is having trouble hearing and states, "I don't know what is the matter. All of a sudden I can't hear you out of my left ear!" What should the nurse do next?
A) Irrigate the ear with rubbing alcohol.
B) Notify the patient's health care provider.
C) Prepare to remove cerumen from the patient's ear.
D) Make note of this finding for the report to the next shift.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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