The nurse is examining a patient's ears, which of the following findings is considered the expected findings?
Explanation & Rationale
A. The cone of light at 7 o'clock in the right ear and 5 o'clock in the left ear with a pink and moist tympanic membrane is not a typical finding, as the tympanic membrane should be pearly gray. B. The cone of light at 7 o'clock in the right ear and 5 o'clock in the left ear with a pearly gray tympanic membrane is the expected finding for a normal ear exam, showing the healthy tympanic membrane and the proper positioning of the cone of light. C. The cone of light at 5 o'clock in the right ear and 7 o'clock in the left ear with a pink and moist tympanic membrane is incorrect, as the tympanic membrane should be pearly gray, not pink and moist. D. The cone of light at 5 o'clock in the right ear and 7 o'clock in the left ear with a pearly gray tympanic membrane is an incorrect positioning of the cone of light (should be at 7 o'clock for the right ear and 5 o'clock for the left).