The nurse helps the older adult to remove cerumen from the ears. Which of the following interventions should be included in this plan?
A) Gently irrigate the external auditory canal with warm water.
B) Push the cerumen out with cotton-tipped applicators.
C) Use a hairclip to clean out the ear.
D) Use forceful stream of solution.
A
Feedback:
Cerumen removal can be aided by gentle irrigation of the external auditory canal with warm water or a hydrogen peroxide and water solution. Avoid the use of cotton-tipped applicators for cerumen removal, because they can push the cerumen back into the ear canal and cause an impaction. Hairpins or similar devices should never be used. A forceful stream of solution should not be used during this procedure because it can cause perforation of the eardrum.
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