A nurse's neighbor says, "There's a goopy fluid draining from my right ear. What do you think I should do?" Select the nurse's best response
a. "It sounds like you might have otitis media. Warm compresses applied to the external ear will help your problem."
b. "If you are not experiencing pain in your ear, you can expect the symptoms to stop without any treatment in about 3 days."
c. "Irrigate your right ear with a solution of half hydrogen peroxide and half warm water for relief from this problem."
d. "The fluid could be caused by several different ear problems. You should see your health care provider as soon as possible."
d
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