A Client Comes to the Walk-In Clinic Complaining of an Earache

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client comes to the walk-in clinic complaining of an earache. The cause is found to be impacted cerumen. The client asks the nurse what they can do at home to soften hardened cerumen. What should the nurse recommend to a client to soften hardened cerumen?

• A) Avoid harsh sunlight.
• B) Increase intake of red meat.
• C) Increase intake of beta-carotene.
• D) Take nonprescription preparations.

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