ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 2 Questions
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The nurse examines a client's auditory canal and tympanic membrane with an otoscope. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is considered an abnormal finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: A yellow or amber color to the tympanic membrane is considered an abnormal finding. The normal color of the tympanic membrane is pearly gray. A yellow or amber color may indicate infection or inflammation. A shiny, pearly white color (
A) is normal. The presence of cerumen (
B) is also normal as earwax is a natural substance. The presence of a cone of light (
C) is a normal finding caused by the reflection of light off the tympanic membrane. In summary, a yellow or amber color is abnormal, while the other choices represent normal findings during an otoscopic examination.
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