The patient has been complaining of discomfort in the right ear. The nurse is aware that the tympanic membrane should be what color in a healthy ear?
A) Pink
B) Red
C) Gray
D) Yellow-white
Ans: C
Feedback: The healthy tympanic membrane appears pearly gray and is positioned obliquely at the base of the ear canal.
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