The nurse is to perform an ear irrigation to remove cerumen on a patient. Which of the following does the nurse understand would contraindicate this procedure?

Name: The nurse is to perform an ear irrigation to remove cerumen on a patient. Which of the following does the nurse understand would contraindicate this procedure?
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A previous perforated eardrum would contraindicate an ear irrigation. This is because it could further damage the eardrum and potentially cause hearing loss.

The Nurse Is to Perform an Ear Irrigation to Remove