A 77-year-old patient who is quiet and withdrawn may have a hearing deficit related to impacted cerumen.During the nursing assessment,the nurse confirms supporting evidence of the condition when noting:
A)frothy drainage from the patient's ears.
B)patient reports of dizziness.
C)patient reports of a feeling of fullness in the ears.
D)gray,metallic-appearing tympanic membrane.

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Patients with cerumen buildup may complain of ear fullness,itching,and difficulty hearing.The patient will not have frothy drainage,dizziness,or metallic-appearing tympanic membrane from cerumen.

A 77-Year-Old Patient Who Is Quiet and Withdrawn May Have