The Health Care Provider Places an Ear Wick in the External

Multiple Choice

The health care provider places an ear wick in the external ear canal and prescribes antibiotic otic drops for a patient with external otitis. After the nurse does patient teaching about the disorder, which patient statement indicates that more instruction is needed?

A) "I may use aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain relief."
B) "I should clean my ear canal daily with a cotton-tipped applicator."
C) "I may use warm compresses to the outside of my ear for comfort."
D) "I should apply the eardrops to the cotton wick in my ear canal."