A female patient's severe ear infection has resulted in tympanic membrane perforation. The patient's care provider has concluded that surgical repair is unnecessary because the membrane is healing spontaneously
What health education should the nurse emphasize to this patient?
A) It is important to keep the ear canal dry until the membrane has healed.
B) Half-strength hydrogen peroxide should be instilled into the ear once a day.
C) The ear should be gently cleaned with a cotton swab once a day.
D) Purulent drainage should be expected for the first week after the injury.
A
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