A client complains of a slight itching, slight pain, and a scratching sound in the ear. The nurse suspects that an insect may have entered the ear. Which of the following should not be done?
1. Add water to flush out the insect.
2. Add mineral oil to kill the insect.
3. Add lidocaine to kill the insect.
4. Call an otologist for a referral.
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Avoid placing water in the ear canal, which will only make the insect swell, thereby making it more difficult to remove. An otologist should be called for the removal. The audiologist may prescribe mineral oil or lidocaine to be applied to the ear canal.
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