The nurse is preparing to administer otic medications to her 35-year-old patient. What are the most appropriate actions by the nurse? Select all that apply
a. Pull the pinna up and back.
b. Pull the pinna down and back.
c. Place patient in side-lying position with appropriate ear up.
d. Instruct the patient to remain on his side for at least 30 minutes.
A, C
When administering otic medications, warm the solution to be instilled to body temperature, assist the patient to a side-lying position with the appropriate ear facing up, straighten the ear and pull the pinna up and back (adult patient), and instill the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal. Instruct the patient to remain on his side for 5 to 10 minutes after the procedure.
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