The Nurse Is Examining a Client's Ears and Notes That

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is examining a client's ears and notes that right ear is occluded with wax. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate to facilitate removal of the cerumen from the client's ear?

• A) Irrigating with warm mineral oil, peroxide, and flushing with warm water.
• B) Inserting a sharp instrument to break up the ear wax.
• C) Irrigating with a cold solution.
• D) Inserting a cerumen spoon to remove the wax.
• E) Irrigating with warm sudsy water.

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