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A 2-year-old child is to receive eardrops. The nurse is teaching the parent about giving the eardrops. Which statement reflects the proper technique for administering eardrops to this child?
 
  a. Administer the drops without pulling on the ear lobe.
  b. Straighten the ear canal by pulling the lobe upward and back.
  c. Straighten the ear canal by pulling the pinna down and back.
  d. Straighten the ear canal by pulling the pinna upward and outward.

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A patient with asthma is to begin medication therapy using a metered-dose inhaler. What is an important reminder to include during teaching sessions with the patient?
 
  a. Repeat subsequent puffs, if ordered, after 5 minutes.
  b. Inhale slowly while pressing down to release the medication.
  c. Inhale quickly while pressing down to release the medication.
  d. Administer the inhaler while holding it 3 to 4 inches away from the mouth.


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Jbrasil

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


schs14

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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