An elderly patient comes into the emergency department complaining of an earache. The patient has an oral temperature of 100.2° F. Otoscopic assessment of the ear reveals a pearly gray tympanic membrane with no evidence of discharge or inflammation
Which action should the triage nurse take next?
A) Palpate the patient's parotid glands to detect swelling and tenderness.
B) Assess the temporomandibular joint for evidence of a malocclusion.
C) Test the integrity of the 12th cranial nerve by asking the patient to protrude his tongue.
D) Inspect the patient's gums for bleeding and hyperpigmentation.
A
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