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An 18-month-old child was taken to the pediatric after-hours clinic by her mother. The child had been fussy for the past 2 days and had developed a fever earlier in the day, which did not respond well to antipyretics.
 
  The mother of the child was concerned that she had an ear infection and requested the nurse to examine the child's ears. On examination the nurse found the right eardrum pink and bulging. How should a normal eardrum appear? A. Pink
  B. Red
  C. Pearly gray
  D. Brown
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The normal eardrum is translucent, shiny, and pearly gray. It is free from tears or breaks. A pink or red bulging membrane indicates inflammation. A white color reveals pus behind it. The membrane is taut, except for the small triangular pars flaccida near the top. If cerumen is blocking the tympanic membrane, warm water irrigation will safely remove the wax.
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