The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Client Who Has

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for an older client who has difficulty hearing because of suspected wax accumulation.What measures will the nurse take to help this client?
Select all that apply.

• A)Instill a cerumenolytic as prescribed prior to the irrigation.
• B)Warm the irrigating solution to normal body temperature.
• C)After instilling the irrigating solution,use a cotton-tipped applicator to gently dry the ear canal.
• D)Use a large-bore syringe to apply enough pressure to loosen the impacted cerumen.
• E)Pull the pinna up and back prior to instilling any medications.

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