The nurse is examining a patient's ears and notices cerumen in the external canal.Which of these statements about cerumen is correct?
A) Sticky honey-colored cerumen is a sign of infection.
B) The presence of cerumen is indicative of poor hygiene.
C) The purpose of cerumen is to protect and lubricate the ear.
D) Cerumen is necessary for transmitting sound through the auditory canal.
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