A young child is being seen with an impaction of the ear canal by a large plastic bead. Which procedure should the nurse expect to be used to remove this object?
1. suction using a soft piece of tubing
2. instillation of lidocaine drops
3. instillation of mineral oil
4. forceps
Correct Answer: 1
Smooth, round objects present a challenge to remove from the ear. Suction applied using a piece of soft tubing may be effective. The instillation of lidocaine drops or mineral oil would not penetrate the ear canal. Forceps would not grasp the object and could damage the ear canal if force is applied.
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