The client has excess cerumen in his ears. What will the best plan by the nurse include as to the safe removal of the cerumen?
1. Use a sterile Q-tip to remove cerumen.
2. Instill 2% acetic acid in each ear.
3. Take hot showers to facilitate drainage.
4. Use warm water and a bulb syringe.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: A Q-tip is dangerous as it can pack the cerumen into the ear canal.
Rationale 2: Acetic acid is not the best method for cerumen removal.
Rationale 3: Hot showers will not facilitate drainage of cerumen.
Rationale 4: Warm water and a bulb syringe is the best method for cerumen removal.
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