During an assessment of a 20-year-old Asian patient, the nurse notices that he has dry, flaky cerumen in his canal. What is the significance of this finding? This finding:
a. Is probably the result of lesions from eczema in his ear.
b. Represents poor hygiene.
c. Is a normal finding, and no further follow-up is necessary.
d. Could be indicative of change in cilia; the nurse should assess for hearing loss.
ANS: C
Asians and Native Americans are more likely to have dry cerumen, whereas Blacks and Whites usually have wet cerumen.
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