The nurse palpates a downward small protrusion of the helix known as Darwin's tubercle. The nurse should document this as which of these?

Name: The nurse palpates a downward small protrusion of the helix known as Darwin's tubercle. The nurse should document this as which of these?
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Darwin's tubercle is a small protrusion of the helix and is a normal variant in ear anatomy. It does not indicate any pathology or abnormality, and therefore should be documented as "within normal limits."

The Nurse Palpates a Downward Small Protrusion of the Helix