The nurse provides a training session to a group of lifeguards at a community pool on actions to prevent the development of otitis externa. Which participant statements indicate that no additional teaching is required?
Select all that apply.
1. "I should use a tight-fitting swim cap."
2. "I should use silicone earplugs when in the water."
3. "I can use a cotton swab to absorb water in the ear."
4. "I can use a hair dryer on the low setting to dry the ear canal."
5. "I should make sure the pool water has been disinfected before entering."
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
The nurse should instruct the lifeguards to wear a tight-fitting swim cap; use silicone earplugs, which can keep water out of the ear without reducing hearing significantly; dry the ear canal with a hair dryer on the lowest setting; and make sure the pool has been disinfected before entering. The lifeguards should be instructed to avoid inserting cotton swabs into the ear canal.
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