Chapter 16: Ears Jarvis: Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 3rd Canadian Edition With Questions And 100%Correct Answers(2024
Chapter 16: Ears Jarvis: Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 3rd Canadian Edition With Questions And 100%Correct Answers(20243. When examining the ear with an otoscope, the nurse notes that the tympanic membrane is translucent and pearly. The nurse will: a. Seek assistance from a colleague. b. Document the finding as normal. c. Refer the patient to a specialist. d. Recommend irrigating the ear. ANS: B The tympanic membrane is a translucent membrane with a pearly grey colour and a prominent cone of light in the anteroinferior quadrant, which is the reflection of the otoscope light. The tympanic membrane is oval and slightly concave, pulled in at its centre by the malleus, which is one of the middle ear ossicles. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension) MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation
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