Pharmacological Therapies第 115 / 120 题
The LPN/LVN is administering ear drops to an adult. How should the ear be positioned?
a.Pull the pinna down and back
b.Instill drops without repositioning the ear
c.Pull the pinna up and back
d.Press firmly on the tragus before instilling
解析
In adults, the pinna is pulled up and back to straighten the ear canal for drop instillation. In young children it is pulled down and back. Proper positioning ensures the medication reaches the canal.
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