A patient diagnosed with swimmer's ear says, "I haven't been swimming in 2 years." How should the nurse respond to this statement?. Select all that apply.
A) "Let me recheck your chart to be certain I did not misinterpret the diagnosis."
B) "You must have gotten lots of water in your ear while showering."
C) "Swimmer's ear is usually a bacterial infection."
D) "Swimmer's ear can be caused by wearing ear plugs, earphones, or earbuds."
E) "Swimmer's ear is the common name for otitis externa, which has many causes."
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