Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to administer eardrops to a 2-year-old child. The nurse should pull the auricle in which of the following directions when instilling the medication?.
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Down and outward.
Rationale:
👶 When administering eardrops to children under 3 years of age, the nurse should gently pull the auricle (pinna) down and outward.
👶 This action helps straighten the ear canal, allowing the medication to reach the inner parts of the external auditory canal more effectively.
👶 For children older than 3 years and adults, the correct technique is to pull the ear upward and outward.
👶 Using the proper method based on age ensures optimal drug delivery and minimizes discomfort during administration.
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Answer Choices:
A. Avoid applying pressure to the tragus of the ear
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4
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