A client complains that he feels as though his ear is blocked and tells the nurse that he has a history of cerumen impaction in the external ear. What should the nurse check for when inspecting the ears for cerumen impaction?
A. Redness and swelling of the tympanic membrane
B. An external auditory canal that is longer than normal
C. The presence of edema in the external auditory canal
D. A yellowish or brownish waxy material in the external auditory canal
Ans: D. A yellowish or brownish waxy material in the external auditory canal
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