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mikaylakyoung

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A client complains of a slight itching, slight pain, and a scratching sound in the ear. The nurse suspects that an insect may have entered the ear. Which of the following should not be done?
 
  1. Add water to flush out the insect.
  2. Add mineral oil to kill the insect.
  3. Add lidocaine to kill the insect.
  4. Call an otologist for a referral.

Question 2

A client is complaining of dizziness, unilateral ringing in the ear, feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear, and unilateral hearing loss. The nurse would suspect the client is experiencing:
 
  1. Mnire's disease.
  2. osteosclerosis.
  3. otitis media.
  4. mastoiditis.


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k.lashomb

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Avoid placing water in the ear canal, which will only make the insect swell, thereby making it more difficult to remove. An otologist should be called for the removal. The audiologist may prescribe mineral oil or lidocaine to be applied to the ear canal.

Answer to Question 2

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All of the client's complaints are signs and symptoms of Mnire's disease. Although hearing disorders may have similar signs and symptoms, they do not include all of them.


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