When Is It Appropriate for the Nurse to Use an Otoscope

question 29

Multiple Choice

When is it appropriate for the nurse to use an otoscope during a physical assessment?

• A) Inspecting the nose.
• B) Funneling light into the ear canal.
• C) Inspecting the internal structures of the eye.
• D) Assessing pulses that are not palpable.
• E) Detecting fungal infections of the skin.

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