While counseling a patient with recurrent otitis externa, the nurse should include the instruction to:
1. keep the ear canal free of cerumen.
2. keep the canal as dry as possible.
3. use cotton-tipped applicators to dry the ear.
4. use ear plugs when showering.
Correct Answer: 2
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