When administering nose drops, the bulb of the dropper should be ...

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When administering nose drops, the bulb of the dropper should be slanted:
 
  a. toward the client's jaw.
  b. toward the client's nose.
  c. in the most comfortable manner for the nurse and client.
  d. in the most comfortable manner for the client.

Question 2

The nurse understands which of the following drugs should not be used to treat nasal congestion in a 5-year-old client?
 
  a. oxymetazoline HCl c. pseudoephedrine HCl
  b. chlorpheniramine d. meclizine HCl

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is the correct technique.
B Incorrect: This is not the correct technique.
C Incorrect: This is not a basis for positioning the client for administering nasal drops.
D Incorrect: This is not a basis for positioning the client for administering nasal drops.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is safe in children 2-6 years of age and up.
B Incorrect: This is safe for children 2-5 years of age and up.
C Incorrect: This is safe for children 2-5 years of age and up.
D Correct: This is not approved for use in children under the age of 12.

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