During an otoscopic examination, the nurse notes a number of lumps in the patient's ear canal. Which assessment questions should the nurse ask? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "Have you noticed that you are not hearing as well?'
2. "Have you ever spent time in saltwater?"
3. "Do you frequently wear earbuds or earphones?"
4. "Have you ever been a surfer?"
5. "Do you clean your ear with a cotton-tipped applicator?"
1,2,4
Rationale 1: Exostosis, the condition that causes bony overgrowth into the ear canal, can result in hearing loss.
Rationale 2: Exostosis, the condition that causes bony overgrowth into the ear canal, is linked to saltwater exposure.
Rationale 3: There is no connection between the condition that causes these bony overgrowths and the use of earbuds or earphones.
Rationale 4: Surfers experience this condition, known as exostosis, due to exposure to cold and saltwater.
Rationale 5: The use of cotton-tipped applicators is not associated with these bony overgrowths.
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