Asked by Jenny Flores on May 30, 2024
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The nurse must administer ear drops to an infant.How should she proceed?
A) Pull the pinna down and back before instilling the drops.
B) Pull the pinna upward and outward before instilling the drops.
C) Instill the drops directly; no special positioning is necessary.
D) Position the patient supine with the head of the bed elevated 30°.
Pinna
The visible part of the ear that is outside the head, which captures sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.
Ear Drops
A liquid formulation intended for administration into the ear canal to treat various conditions such as infections, inflammation, or to soften earwax.
Infant
A very young child, especially from birth to one year old, characterized by rapid growth and developmental changes.
- Ascertain the proper techniques and essential considerations for the administration of different kinds of medications, such as oral, IV, IM, subcutaneous, otic, and ophthalmic.
- Comprehend specialized medication administration procedures tailored to specific patient groups and conditions.
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the proper techniques and essential considerations for the administration of different kinds of medications, such as oral, IV, IM, subcutaneous, otic, and ophthalmic.
- Comprehend specialized medication administration procedures tailored to specific patient groups and conditions.
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