A Client Asks the Nurse Why There Is "Waxy Yellow

A client asks the nurse why there is "waxy yellow stuff" on the cotton swab when he cleans his ears.Which is the nurse's best response?

A) "The yellow ear wax helps transmit sound to your middle ear."
B) "The yellow ear wax indicates that you have an infection in your ears."
C) "The yellow ear wax helps protect and lubricate the inside of your ear canal."
D) "The yellow ear wax builds up when you don't clean your ears often enough."