What cause should the nurse identify as the most likely trigger for the development of an ear infection?
A) Insertion of a pointed object in the ear
B) Infection in the sebaceous gland
C) Secretion from the eccrine glands
D) Accumulation of cerumen

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Accumulation of cerumen (earwax) can block the ear canal, creating an environment conducive to bacterial growth, which can lead to an ear infection.

What Cause Should the Nurse Identify as the Most Likely