Which of the following would be true regarding otoscopic examination of a newborn?
A)Immobility of the drum is a normal finding.
B)An injected membrane would indicate infection.
C)The normal membrane may appear thick and opaque.
D)The appearance of the membrane is identical to that of an adult.

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During the first few days,the tympanic membrane often looks thickened and opaque.It may look "injected" and have a mild redness from increased vascularity.

Which of the Following Would Be True Regarding Otoscopic Examination