Answer to Question 1
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Rationale 1:Use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and cold water is incorrect because the client should use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and warm water.
Rationale 2: The client should use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and warm water.
Rationale 3: Rather than placing objects like cotton swabs in the ear canal, use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and warm water.
Rationale 4:Use a cotton swab is incorrect because the client should use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and warm water.
Global Rationale: Rather than placing objects like cotton swabs in the ear canal, use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and warm water.
Answer to Question 2
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Rationale 1:Antipyretic and antifungal is incorrect because fungal infections of the ear are not treated with antipyretics.
Rationale 2: Cortisporin is a combination of neomycin and hydrocortisone (antibiotics and glucocorticoids), and is used to treat general ear infections and inflammation.
Rationale 3:Antibiotic therapy with an analgesic is incorrect because an analgesic might be added for pain control but would not be part of a combination medication.
Rationale 4:Antibiotic and prophylactic therapy is incorrect because long-term use of antibiotics is not recommended for prevention of infections.
Global Rationale: Cortisporin is a combination of neomycin and hydrocortisone (antibiotics and glucocorticoids), and is used to treat general ear infections and inflammation.
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client.
Greet a First-Time Client With a Firm Handshake.
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Client files are kept in alphabetical order in locked file cabinets.
Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position