After the nurse has administered ear drops to the patient's left ear, how should the nurse position the patient?
a. Prone
b. Upright
c. Right lateral
d. Dorsal recumbent with hyperextension of the neck
C
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A The prone position is not recommended after administration of ear drops.
B The upright position is not recommended after ear drop administration. The ear drops would run out of the ear canal.
C The patient should remain in the side-lying position, in this case the right lateral position, for two to three minutes after the ear drops are administered.
D The dorsal recumbent position with the neck hyperextended is not recommended after the administration of ear drops.
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