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The nurse is preparing to irrigate the patient's ear canal. Which action is the priority?
 
  1) Warming the solution to room temperature
  2) Sending the solution for sterilization
  3) Monitoring vital signs
  4) Assessing that the tympanic membrane is intact

Question 2

The nurse notes that the patient's tympanic membrane (TM) is golden brown. There is thick, elastic drainage noted as well. Which conclusion by the nurse is accurate?
 
  1) The patient has scar tissue from a previous ruptured TM.
  2) The patient has bleeding as a result of trauma.
  3) The patient is experiencing a complication of chronic otitis media.
  4) The patient is experiencing adhesive otitis media.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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