Ear hygeine Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of client have a greater risk for developing excessive earwax
A
patients with hearing aids
2
Q
Why does the hearing aid cause more ear wax
A
it occludes the ear canal so the nature mechanisms to remove the wax are inhibited
causes increased production
3
Q
How can the nurse remove and loosen ear wax
A
by moving the ear up and back
4
Q
Are cotton tip applicators good to use for removing wax
A
no
