Practice Question
Before administering an otic medication to a client with otitis media, which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement?
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Correct Answer:
Warm the medication by rolling it between the hands.
Rationale:
💠Otic solutions should be warmed to body temperature before administration to prevent vertigo, dizziness, or nausea caused by instilling cold fluid into the ear canal.
💠Rolling the bottle between the hands is the safest method; direct heating (e.g., hot water, microwave) is unsafe.
💠Cleaning the ear with applicators risks injury or infection, and tilting the head backward is incorrect—ear drops require the affected ear upward.
💠Warming medication also enhances comfort, encouraging adherence to therapy.
💠This step demonstrates safe and client-centered technique for otic administration.
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN HESI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
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