The nursing student is performing an otoscopic examination on her patient. In assessing the tympanic membrane, the student assesses for what normal findings in appearance? Select all that apply
a. Light red
b. Pearly gray
c. Shiny
d. Translucent
B, C, D
Normally, the tympanic membrane is pearly gray, shiny, and translucent. Changes in the appearance arise from abnormalities such as otitis media, which can cause a red, bulging membrane and the presence of pressure equalization tubes in young patients with chronic ear infections.
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