The nurse assesses an adolescent who complains of ear pain. The prescriber orders Floxin Otic, with the first dose to be administered as a "now" dose. The nurse should administer the drops after
a. retrieving the medication from the refrigerator and shaking the bottle to ensure fluidity of the medication.
b. ensuring that the medication is warm or at room temperature.
c. pulling the pinna down and back.
d. assessing the patient's blood pressure and pulse.
B
The drops should be administered warm, because instillation of cold solutions can cause dizzi-ness.
Instillation of cold solutions can lead to dizziness.
Pulling the pinna down and back is indicated for small children. For an adolescent or adult pa-tient, the pinna should be pulled up and back.
Assessing the patient's blood pressure and pulse is not necessary for the administration of ear drops.
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