A nurse is irrigating a client's ear when the client becomes nauseated. What action by the nurse is most appropriate for client comfort?
a. Have the client tilt the head back.
b. Re-position the client on the other side.
c. Slow the rate of the irrigation.
d. Stop the irrigation immediately.
ANS: D
During ear irrigation, if the client becomes nauseated, stop the procedure. The other options are not helpful.
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