Which of the Following Should Be Done When Performing an Ear

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be done when performing an ear assessment on a pediatric patient?

• A) Perform the invasive portion of the examination first.
• B) For children younger than 3 years, pull the ear downward, outward, and backward
• C) Inspect for skin cancer because sun-induced skin cancer on the pinna is more common in the pediatric population
• D) Observe an increased amount and coarseness of hair growth in the cartilaginous portion of the external ear canal

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