Author Question: The nurse is administering a vaginal cream. After inserting the applicator and administering the ... (Read 75 times)

asd123 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is administering a vaginal cream. After inserting the applicator and administering the cream, which instruction will the nurse provide to the client?

1. Wash the perineal area.
2. Remain supine for 5-10 minutes.
3. Sit in the chair for 5-10 minutes.
4. Lie in a side-lying position for 5-10 minutes.

Question 2

When administering otic drops, which action by the nurse when pulling the pinna is the most appropriate?

1. Down and back for the child under 3 years of age
2. Down and back for the adult client
3. Down and back for the child under 5 years of age
4. Up and back for the child under 3 years of age

huda · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

After administering the vaginal cream, the nurse would instruct the client to remain supine for 5-10 minutes to allow absorption of the medication and prevent gravity from evacuating the cream.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

The pinna is pulled down and back for the child under 3 years of age, and up and back for the adult or child over 3 years of age, in order to straighten the ear canal.