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Provides illumination for examing the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane
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A) Have client sit comfortably with head tilted slightly away from you |
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B) Use largest speculum that is comfortable |
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C) Grasp auricle and pull up, out, and back to straighten canal |
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E) Insert speculum gently down and forward into the ear canal approximately 0.5 inches |
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F) Do not touch inner portion of the canal wall with speculum |
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| 2) Inspect auditory canal noting: |
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Discharge or foreign bodies |
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| 3) Inspect the tympanic membrane for |
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