To diagnose otitis media, the physician needs to collect

A) blood cultures.
B) an aspirate obtained through the eardrum via syringe.
C) a swab of the ear canal.
D) a saline wash of ear canal.

B

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a. Chemical decomposition b. Electrolysis c. Fractional distillation d. Physical separation

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