When reviewing the structures of the ear with a class of nursing students, the nurse discusses the importance of the function of the eustachian tube in:
A) The production of cerumen.
B) Remaining open except when swallowing or yawning.
C) Allowing the passage of air between the middle and outer ear.
D) Helping equalize air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane.
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