When Reviewing a Patient's Medical Record, the Nurse Notes an Order

question 10

Multiple Choice

When reviewing a patient's medical record, the nurse notes an order for carbamide peroxide eardrops. Based on this information, the nurse interprets that these eardrops are being used for which purpose?

• A) To reduce inflammation
• B) To reduce production of cerumen
• C) To loosen the cerumen for easier removal
• D) To inhibit growth of microorganisms in the external canal

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