Asked by Lauren Taylor on Sep 29, 2024
A 2-year-old child is ordered to have eardrops daily. Which action will the nurse take?
A) Pull the auricle down and back to straighten the ear canal.
B) Pull the auricle upward and outward to straighten the ear canal.
C) Sit the child up for 2 to 3 minutes after instilling drops in ear canal.
D) Sit the child up to insert the cotton ball into the innermost ear canal.
Auricle
The visible part of the ear that is outside the head, also known as the pinna, which helps direct sound into the ear canal.
Ear Canal
The narrow passage leading from the outer ear to the eardrum.
- Understand the techniques for administering various medications and treatments correctly.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the techniques for administering various medications and treatments correctly.
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