A frantic mother dialed 911 for her 3-year-old daughter, who stuck a small, dried bean into her ear. Assessment shows the bean to be lodged firmly in the ear canal. When treating this patient, the EMT would:
A) Make one attempt to remove the bean with tweezers
B) Gently flush the ear canal with sterile water until the bean is dislodged
C) Reassure the mother and transport the patient to the emergency department
D) Have the patient follow up with her family physician
C) Reassure the mother and transport the patient to the emergency department
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