The nurse is using an otoscope to assess the inner right ear and notes an excessive amount of a dark brown substance in the external ear canal. What would the nurse document in the electronic health record?

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Excessive dark brown substance in the external ear canal is indicative of excess cerumen (earwax), which the nurse would document as "Right ear: excess cerumen present." Otitis media, effusion, and no abnormalities noted do not accurately describe the finding of excessive earwax.

The Nurse Is Using an Otoscope to Assess the Inner