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The nurse is teaching a patient about proper administration of eardrops. Which statements are correct?
 
  (Select all that apply.)
  a. Remove cerumen with a cotton-tipped swab before instilling the drops.
  b. Instill the drops while still cool from refrigeration.
  c. Warm the eardrops to room temperature before instillation.
  d. The adult patient should pull the pinna of the ear up and back.
  e. Insert a dry cotton ball firmly into the ear canal after instillation.
  f. Massage the earlobe after instillation.

Question 2

The nurse is administrating eardrops that have been refrigerated. Which action by the nurse is correct before administering the drops?
 
  a. Leave the drops in the refrigerator until use.
  b. Heat the chilled solution for 10 seconds in the microwave.
  c. Soak the bottle for 60 seconds in a container of very hot water.
  d. Take the drops out of the refrigerator 1 hour before the dose is due.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




BRWH

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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