A nurse is administering Debrox to a client with excess cerumen. Which of the following conditions may have prompted this treatment?
A) Ear wax accumulation leading to hearing loss
B) Tan to black raised areas on the trunk
C) Brown, flat patches on the face
D) Tooth loss and inflammation of the gums
A
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Over-the-counter eardrops such as Debrox are used to prevent and treat excessive cerumen accumulation, a common cause of hearing loss. Benign skin lesions such as seborrheic keratoses cause tan to black raised areas on the trunk. Senile lentigines lead to brown, flat patches on the face, hands, and forearms. Tooth loss and inflammation of the gums are common in elderly persons as a result of periodontal disease.
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