A Patient with External Otitis Has an Ear Wick Placed

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient with external otitis has an ear wick placed and a new prescription for antibiotic otic drops. After the nurse provides patient teaching, which patient statement indicates that more instruction is needed?

• A) "I may use aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain relief."
• B) "I should apply the eardrops to the cotton wick in my ear canal."
• C) "I should clean my ear canal daily with a cotton-tipped applicator."
• D) "I may use warm compresses to the outside of my ear for comfort."

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