Which variation may be an expected finding in the ear examination of a newborn?
a. Diffuse light reflex
b. Purulent material in the ear canal
c. Redness and swelling of the mastoid process
d. Small perforations of the tympanic mem-brane
A
The newborn's tympanic membrane does not become conical for several months; therefore, the light reflex appears diffuse.
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