To accurately use the otoscope, a nurse will:
a. Choose the smallest possible speculum.
b. Strike the tuning fork briskly against a firm surface.
c. Instruct the client to raise one finger when a sound is heard.
d. Use the pneumatic attachment to observe for tympanic membrane fluctuation.
ANS: D
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