The APRN is assessing the tympanic membrane of a patient. Once the tympanic membrane has been visualized, the APRN uses the bulb insufflator to observe the movement of the tympanic membrane
When forcing air into the ear canal, what would the APRN expect to note?
A) Negative pressure pulling the tympanic membrane
B) Positive pressure pushing down the tympanic membrane
C) Negative pressure pushing down the tympanic membrane
D) Positive pressure pulling the tympanic membrane
B
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