The nurse uses the otoscope in the physical assessment of a client. The nurse understands that this instrument is used to: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Inspect the nose.
2. Funnel light into the ear canal.
3. Inspect the internal structures of the eye.
4. Assess pulses that are not palpable.
5. Detect fungal infections of the skin.
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Rationale 1: Inspect the nose. The otoscope can be used to inspect the nose, by inserting a wide speculum into the client's naris.
Rationale 2: Funnel light into the ear canal. The otoscope funnels light into the ear canal to allow the examiner to inspect the tympanic membrane (eardrum) as well as the ear canal itself.
Rationale 3: Inspect the internal structures of the eye. The ophthalmoscope is used to inspect the internal structure of the eye.
Rationale 4: Assess pulses that are not palpable. The Doppler uses ultrasonic waves to detect pulses that are difficult to palpate.
Rationale 5: Detect fungal infections of the skin. A Wood's lamp produces a black light that emits a yellow-green fluorescence on skin in the presence of a fungal infection.
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