The Nurse Is Attending While the HCP Performs an Otoscopic

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is attending while the HCP performs an otoscopic examination of a patient's ears. The nurse is aware that the examination is performed primarily for which purpose?

• A)To examine the eardrum
• B)To look for foreign objects
• C)To remove excessive earwax
• D)To obtain a sample of drainage

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