The nurse notes reddened areas behind both ears. What does the nurse ask the client?
a. "Do you wear eyeglasses?"
b. "Do you have any allergies?"
c. "Do you use dandruff shampoo?"
d. "Have you been around anyone with lice?
A
The presence of reddened areas behind both ears strongly suggests constant pressure, such as that incurred from wearing eyeglasses or sunglasses. Dandruff shampoo, allergies, and lice would not cause reddened areas only behind the ears.
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