The home care nurse observes a buildup of cerumen in both ears of an older patient. What should the nurse do to help this patient?
1. Instruct the patient to use a curate to remove the cerumen.
2. Show the patient how to use a bulb syringe to remove the cerumen.
3. Advise the patient to seek medical attention to remove the cerumen.
4. Teach the patient to use a cotton-tipped swab to remove the cerumen.
3. Advise the patient to seek medical attention to remove the cerumen.
Explanation: 1. The use of a curette is beneficial in the removal of cerumen, but should only be used by a skilled user.
2. The use of a bulb syringe is beneficial in the removal of cerumen but should only be used by a skilled user.
3. Cerumen buildup is a common problem in the elderly. The removal of it from the elderly is best performed by a trained professional.
4. The use of cotton-tipped swabs may push the cerumen further into the ear canal.
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