The nurse is preparing to irrigate the patient's ear canal. Which action is the priority?
1) Warming the solution to room temperature
2) Sending the solution for sterilization
3) Monitoring vital signs
4) Assessing that the tympanic membrane is intact
ANS: 4
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).