An Older Patient Has an Impaction of Cerumen in Both

question 12

Multiple Choice

An older patient has an impaction of cerumen in both ears.What should the nurse explain as the reason for this occurrence?

• A) Poor diet
• B) Drier cerumen
• C) Reduced fluid intake
• D) Stiffening of blood vessels

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