The Nurse Is Examining a Patient's Ears and Notices Cerumen

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is examining a patient's ears and notices cerumen in the external canal. Which of these statements about cerumen is correct?

• A) Wet, honey-colored cerumen is a sign of infection.
• B) The presence of cerumen is indicative of poor hygiene.
• C) The purpose of cerumen is to protect and lubricate the ear.
• D) Cerumen is necessary for transmitting sound through the auditory canal.

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