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A client who is 10 years old has an infection of the external ear and is being treated with polymyxin B and hydrocortisone. The nurse anticipates that the client will need an additional medication to relieve:
 
  a. edema.
  b. itching.
  c. redness.
  d. pain.

Question 2

Which nursing intervention would be the highest priority to prevent systemic absorption of eye drops?
 
  a. Apply the drops in the outer canthus of the eye.
  b. Have the patient perform the Valsalva maneuver during administration.
  c. Have the patient close the eyes for 2 minutes after instillation.
  d. Apply pressure to the lacrimal duct after administration.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
An antiinflammatory will decrease edema, itching, and redness, but it is not an analgesic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The application of pressure to the lacrimal duct after administration of eye drops will prevent systemic absorption of the drops.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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