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cherise1989

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The nurse is preparing to administer otic medications to her 35-year-old patient. What are the most appropriate actions by the nurse? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Pull the pinna up and back.
  b. Pull the pinna down and back.
  c. Place patient in side-lying position with appropriate ear up.
  d. Instruct the patient to remain on his side for at least 30 minutes.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer ophthalmic eye drops to her patient. What are the most appropriate actions for administering eye drops? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Place the patient in a high-Fowler's position.
  b. Administer the eye drops from the inner to the outer canthus of the eye.
  c. Position the eyedropper 1 to 2 inches above the eye.
  d. Apply the medication into the conjunctival sac.



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Answer to Question 1

A, C
When administering otic medications, warm the solution to be instilled to body temperature, assist the patient to a side-lying position with the appropriate ear facing up, straighten the ear and pull the pinna up and back (adult patient), and instill the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal. Instruct the patient to remain on his side for 5 to 10 minutes after the procedure.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
When administering ophthalmic medications, use a high-Fowler's position, work from the inner canthus to the outer canthus, and apply the medication into the conjunctival sac. Position the eyedropper about 1.5 to 2.0 cm ( to in.) above the eye; 1 to 2 inches is too high. Do not apply the medication to the cornea and do not allow the dropper to touch the eye.




cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Missbam101

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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