Multiple Choice
During an assessment of a 20-year-old Asian patient,the nurse notices that he has dry,flaky cerumen in his canal.What is the significance of this finding?
A) This is probably the result of lesions from eczema in his ear.
B) This represents poor hygiene.
C) This is a normal finding and no further follow-up is necessary.
D) This could be indicative of change in cilia;the nurse should assess for conductive hearing loss.
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