An Important Part of the Physical Exam Is the Otoscopic

question 20

True/False

An important part of the physical exam is the otoscopic examination of the ear.The ear canal should be straightened prior to visualization.If the child is younger than 3,this is accomplished when the nurse pulls the pinna of the ear down and back.Is this the correct procedure?

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