Removal of Foreign Body (Ear)
Aftercare
- Teach clients not to put anything in the ears or nose
- Do not put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear (including cotton-tipped applicators
- Acetaminophen or ibuprofen every 4-6 hours for pain
Follow-up
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection and seek follow-up care if present:
- increase in ear pain
- drainage
- foul odour
- pruritus
- hearing loss