Before Performing a Hearing Test on a Newborn, the Nurse

Multiple Choice

Before performing a hearing test on a newborn, the nurse compresses the tragus of the ear and finds that it has a tendency to close easily.Which intervention should the nurse take next?

A) Perform otoscopy examination to ensure that the external ear canal is free from any obstruction.
B) Place a small, stiff plastic tube into the anterior canal.
C) Star the test by providing a trial tone of 15 to 20 dB above the expected threshold.
D) Insert the little finger into the anterior canal to check for obstruction.