When Reviewing the Structures of the Ear with a Class

question 6

Multiple Choice

When reviewing the structures of the ear with a class of nursing students, the nurse discusses the importance of the function of the eustachian tube in:

• A)The production of cerumen.
• B)Remaining open except when swallowing or yawning.
• C)Allowing the passage of air between the middle and outer ear.
• D)Helping equalize air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane.

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