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.
A nurse shows empathy to a client.
Weber test: Place the base of the tuning fork on top of the client’s head.
To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client.
Access to clean drinking water is just as important as adequate nutrition for human health
Measuring the client’s blood pressure
Positioning of external auditory canal for tympanic membrane visualization