Asked by Shinell Ebanks on May 11, 2024
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During the examination of the ear, a dark yellow substance is noted in the ear canal. The tympanic membrane is not visible. The patient's wife complains that he never hears what she says lately. These findings would suggest that the nurse prepare the patient for which procedure?
A) Tympanoplasty
B) Irrigation of the ear
C) Pure tone test
D) Otoscopic exam by a specialist
Tympanic Membrane
The eardrum, a thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.
Otoscopic Exam
A medical procedure using an otoscope to look inside the ears for signs of infection, injury, or disease.
- Determine suitable nursing measures for individuals experiencing changes in sensory perceptions.
- Assess the need for professional referrals and specialized care for sensory impairments.
Verified Answer
AK
Andrea KellyMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The symptoms are consistent with blockage of the ear canal with cerumen, which then needs to be removed by irrigation, so that further examination of the ear drum and hearing can be accomplished. A tympanoplasty is only warranted if there has been a perforation, which is unknown at the present.
Learning Objectives
- Determine suitable nursing measures for individuals experiencing changes in sensory perceptions.
- Assess the need for professional referrals and specialized care for sensory impairments.