The nurse in an HCP's office is providing assistance with a patient who has purulent drainage from the ear. Which action by the HCP does the nurse expect?

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Obtaining a swab of the drainage for culture is a common and important step in diagnosing the cause of purulent drainage from the ear, such as identifying any bacterial infection, which can then guide appropriate treatment.

The Nurse in an HCP's Office Is Providing Assistance with a Patient