A nurse prepares to administer an ear medication to a 2-year-old ...

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A nurse prepares to administer an ear medication to a 2-year-old child. What is the correct action by the nurse?
 
  a. Position the child with the ear down on the bed.
  b. Pull the ear upward and backward.
  c. Put the child in high-Fowler's position.
  d. Pull the ear downward and backward.

Question 2

A nurse administers an injection using the Z-track method. The nurse instructs the patient that the Z-track technique is designed to accomplish what?
 
  a. Allow the client to accept at least 5 mL of medication.
  b. Prevent medication from leaking into subcutaneous tissue.
  c. Decrease the possibility of self-sticks.
  d. Take less time to administer.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
This is the correct method for a child younger than 3 years. For a child older than 3 years, the ear is pulled up and back.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The Z-track method displaces the tissue during medication injection and replaces the tissue when withdrawn. This prevents leaking.

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