Author Question: A nursing student is instructed to remove a client's ear packing and instill eardrops. What action ... (Read 18 times)

123654777 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nursing student is instructed to remove a client's ear packing and instill eardrops. What action by the student requires intervention by the registered nurse?

a. Assessing the eardrum with an otoscope
b. Inserting a cotton ball in the ear after the drops
c. Warming the eardrops in water for 5 minutes
d. Washing the hands and removing the packing

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a community group about noise-induced hearing loss. Which client who does not use ear protection should the nurse refer to an audiologist as the priority?

a. Client with an hour car commute on the freeway each day
b. Client who rides a motorcycle to work 20 minutes each way
c. Client who sat in the back row at a rock concert recently
d. Client who is a tree-trimmer and uses a chainsaw 6 to 7 hours a day

patma1981 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The student should wash his or her hands, don gloves, and then remove the packing. The other actions are correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A chainsaw becomes dangerous to hearing after 2 hours of exposure without hearing protection. This client needs to be referred as the priority. Normal car traffic is safe for more than 8 hours. Motorcycle noise is safe for about 8 hours. The safe exposure time for a front-row rock concert seat is 3 minutes, but this client was in the back, and so had less exposure. In addition, a one-time exposure is less damaging than chronic exposure.