The nurse is counseling an adolescent patient who has recurrent otitis externa and who works as a lifeguard in the summer about preventing this condition. The nurse will teach this patient to do which of the following?

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Using a hair dryer to dry the ears after swimming helps to remove any moisture that may have accumulated in the ear canal, which can lead to the growth of bacteria and subsequent otitis externa. Avoiding the use of ear plugs while swimming and wearing a medical alert bracelet are not effective methods of preventing otitis externa. Requesting prophylactic antibiotic eardrops may be an option in some cases, but it is not the first-line recommendation and should be discussed with the healthcare provider.

The Nurse Is Counseling an Adolescent Patient Who Has Recurrent