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karateprodigy

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A 2-year-old child is hospitalized with the diagnosis of tonsillitis and bilateral otitis media. The nurse is preparing to administer eardrops. When instilling the eardrops, the nurse will pull the earlobe
 
  a. upward and back.
  b. sideways and down.
  c. downward and back.
  d. sideways and up.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing an otic solution. When instructing the patient in regard to area of administration, the nurse will explain that the solution will be placed
 
  a. into the eye.
  b. under the tongue.
  c. topically.
  d. into the ear.


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6ana001

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
For children under 3 years, pull the earlobe downward and back with eardrop instillation to straighten the external auditory canal. The earlobe is pulled up and back for adults and children ages 3 and over.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Medications for use in the ear are labeled otic. Ophthalmic solutions are administered into the eye. Sublingual medications are administered under the tongue. Topical medications are applied to the skin.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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