Author Question: A nurse is irrigating the ear of a client to clear an external auditory canal obstruction. Which of ... (Read 191 times)

folubunmi · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

A nurse is irrigating the ear of a client to clear an external auditory canal obstruction. Which of the following measures should the nurse employ when caring for this client?

A) Warm the irrigating solution to body temperature.
B) Straighten the client's ear canal down and back.
C) Place the syringe at the tip of the external auditory meatus.
D) Keep the ear canal wet to promote client comfort.

Question 2

The nurse is advising a pregnant woman during her first prenatal visit regarding the frequency of future visits. Which of the following is the recommended schedule for prenatal care?

A) Once every 3 weeks for the first 28 weeks, then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and then weekly until the birth.
B) Once every 4 weeks for the first 28 weeks, then every 3 weeks until 36 weeks, and then every 2 weeks until the birth.
C) Once every 4 weeks for the first 28 weeks, then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and then weekly until the birth.
D) Once every 4 weeks for the first 36 weeks, then weekly until the birth.

meryzewe · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
When performing ear irrigation, the nurse should warm the irrigating solution to body temperature because hot or cold solutions can stimulate the inner ear and cause nausea or dizziness. When irrigating the ear for an adult, the nurse should straighten the ear canal up and back; however, when irrigating the ear for a child, straighten the ear canal down and back to provide better access to the ear canal. The nurse should insert the syringe into the meatus only as far as can be seen, to prevent injury to the canal. The nurse should keep the client's ear dry, not wet, to promote client comfort.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The best health for mother and baby results when the mother has her first visit before the end of the first trimester (before the end of week 13) and then has regular visits until after she has delivered the baby. The usual timing for visits is about once every 4 weeks for the first 28 weeks, then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and then weekly until the birth.