Asked by Justin Schweikert on May 30, 2024
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The nurse must irrigate the ear of a 4-year-old child.How should the nurse pull the pinna to straighten the child's ear canal?
A) Up and back
B) Straight back
C) Down and back
D) Straight upward
Pinna
The pinna is the visible part of the ear that is outside the head, which helps in collecting sound vibrations near the ear, directing them into the ear canal.
Straighten
To make something orderly or aligned; to correct from a bent or twisted position.
Ear Canal
The narrow tube through which sound waves travel from the outer ear to the eardrum.
- Gain understanding of treatment methods for those with sensory impairments.
- Supply appropriate nursing intervention and enlightenment for patients facing sensory deficits.
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LN
Laurley NevilMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The nurse should straighten the ear canal of a small child by pulling the pinna down and back.To straighten the ear canal of an adult,the nurse should pull the pinna up and outward.
Learning Objectives
- Gain understanding of treatment methods for those with sensory impairments.
- Supply appropriate nursing intervention and enlightenment for patients facing sensory deficits.