The nurse is preparing to give an earwax emulsifier to a patient and will assess the patient for which contraindication before administering the drops?

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Earwax emulsifiers are indicated for excessive earwax in the outer ear canal and are not to be used without prescription when ear drainage, tympanic membrane rupture, or significant pain or other irritation is present. Cerumen impaction may cause partial deafness in the affected ear.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Give an Earwax Emulsifier to a Patient