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tfester

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The preferred injection site for an infant that is 7 months old is the:
 
  A. Deltoid site
  B. Ventrogluteal site
  C. Dorsogluteal site
  D. Vastus lateralis site

Question 2

The nurse administers eardrops in the patient's left ear. Which of the following positions is appropriate after instillation of the drops?
 
  a. Prone
  b. Upright
  c. Right lateral
  d. Dorsal recumbent with hyperextension of the neck


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Jsherida

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
A, B, C, and D. The vastus lateralis is the preferred site for infants under 12 months of age.

Answer to Question 2

C
The patient should remain in the side-lying position, with the treated ear upward for a few minutes. Upright, prone, and dorsal recumbent positions are not recommended after administration of eardrops. The eardrops would run out of the ear canal.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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