During the Examination of the Ear,a Dark Yellow Substance Is

During the examination of the ear,a dark yellow substance is noted in the ear canal.The tympanic membrane is not visible.The patient's wife complains that he never hears what she says lately.These findings would suggest that the nurse prepare the patient for

A) tympanoplasty.
B) irrigation of the ear.
C) pure tone test.
D) otoscopic exam by a specialist.