What instruction is appropriate for a client who wants to clean ...

[anshika]

What instruction is appropriate for a client who wants to clean the ear canal?
 
  1. Use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and cold water.
  2. Never attempt to clean the ear canal at home.
  3. Use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and warm water.
  4. Use a cotton swab.

Question 2

Neomycin and hydrocortisone (Cortisporin) may be used in combination to treat ear infections. What is the combined effect of these medications?
 
  1. Antipyretic and antifungal
  2. Anti-inflammatory and antibiotic therapy
  3. Antibiotic therapy with an analgesic
  4. Antibiotic and prophylactic therapy

[joneynes]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1:Use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and cold water is incorrect because the client should use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and warm water.
Rationale 2: The client should use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and warm water.
Rationale 3: Rather than placing objects like cotton swabs in the ear canal, use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and warm water.
Rationale 4:Use a cotton swab is incorrect because the client should use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and warm water.

Global Rationale: Rather than placing objects like cotton swabs in the ear canal, use a bulb syringe approved for removing debris and warm water.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1:Antipyretic and antifungal is incorrect because fungal infections of the ear are not treated with antipyretics.
Rationale 2: Cortisporin is a combination of neomycin and hydrocortisone (antibiotics and glucocorticoids), and is used to treat general ear infections and inflammation.
Rationale 3:Antibiotic therapy with an analgesic is incorrect because an analgesic might be added for pain control but would not be part of a combination medication.
Rationale 4:Antibiotic and prophylactic therapy is incorrect because long-term use of antibiotics is not recommended for prevention of infections.

Global Rationale: Cortisporin is a combination of neomycin and hydrocortisone (antibiotics and glucocorticoids), and is used to treat general ear infections and inflammation.

[anshika]

Thank you!

[joneynes]

Always glad to help...