A client with an infection in the ears visits a healthcare facility. The client wants to know the cause of the infection
Based on this data collection from the client, which reason should the nurse identify as the most likely cause of the ear infection to the client? A) Insertion of a pointed object in the ear
B) Infection in the sebaceous gland
C) Secretion from the eccrine glands
D) Accumulation of cerumen
D
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The nurse should identify that accumulation of cerumen (ear wax) can impair hearing and promote infection in the ear canal. The moisture content of cerumen varies somewhat among the races, and this may affect hearing acuity or the tendency toward ear infections. Inserting a pointed object in the ear can damage the tympanic membrane, causing hearing loss, but it does not result in an ear infection. Infection of the sebaceous gland does not cause an ear infection. Eccrine glands are sweat glands distributed widely over the body, but are especially numerous on the upper lip, forehead, back, palms, and soles. They are not found in the ear. Secretion from the eccrine glands does not cause an ear infection.
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