When instructing a client on cleaning the ear, the nurse should instruct the client to clean:

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The nurse should instruct the client to clean only the outer ear as cleaning deeper than that can lead to injury and infection. The middle and inner ear should not be cleaned by the client at all. The tympanic membrane (eardrum) should not be directly cleaned, but can be wiped gently with a damp cloth if necessary.

When Instructing a Client on Cleaning the Ear, the Nurse