Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
The home health practical nurse (PN) is visiting an older adult client who is using an over-the-counter (OTC) bottle of hydrogen peroxide 3% to remove cerumen build-up in both ears. Which suggestion should the PN provide?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
For cerumen removal, hydrogen peroxide 3% should be diluted with an equal part of water to reduce irritation and safely soften earwax.