The home care nurse observes a buildup of cerumen in both ears of an older patient. What should the nurse do to help this patient?
A) Instruct the patient to use a curate to remove the cerumen.
B) Show the patient how to use a bulb syringe to remove the cerumen.
C) Advise the patient to seek medical attention to remove the cerumen.
D) Teach the patient to use a cotton-tipped swab to remove the cerumen.
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