The nurse is preparing to perform an otoscopic examination of the ear. List in order of priority the steps the nurse would perform.Choice 1. Explain the procedure to the patient.Choice 2. Grasp the superior portion of the auricle and pull up, out, and back to straighten the auditory canal.Choice 3. Hold the handle of the otoscope in the dominant hand, otoscope handle upward.Choice 4. Wash the hands.Choice 5. Turn on the otoscope light.Choice 6. Rest the hand holding the otoscope against the patient's head.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
1, 4, 5, 3, 6, 2
Choice 1. The nurse should first explain the procedure to the patient.
Choice 2. The last step is to grasp the superior portion of the auricle and pull up, out, and back to straighten the auditory canal.
Choice 3. The fourth step is to hold the handle of the otoscope in the dominant hand with the otoscope handle upward.
Choice 4. The second step is to wash the hands.
Choice 5. The third step is to prepare to use the otoscope.
Choice 6. The fifth step is to rest the hand holding the otoscope on the patient's head.
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