When preparing to administer ear drops to an adult client, the nurse should first:
A. Warm the medication
B. Pull the pinna down and back
C. Massage the pinna of the ear
D. Remove cerumen from the inner ear canal
A
A. Warming ear medications prevents nausea and vertigo.
B. Pulling the pinna down and back is the procedure for children age 3 years and under.
C. Gentle pressure or massage to the tragus of the ear moves medication inward.
D. Cerumen is removed from the outer canal only.
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