Multiple Choice
The patient complains to the nurse about a perceived decrease in hearing.When the nurse examines the patient's ear,she notices a large amount of cerumen (ear wax) buildup at the entrance to the ear canal.What should the nurse do?
A) Apply gentle,downward retraction of the ear canal.
B) Tell the patient to use a bobby pin to extract earwax.
C) Teach the patient how to use cotton-tipped applicators.
D) Instill hot water into the ear canal to melt the wax.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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