The nurse is holding a community educational session for parents of toddlers

Question

Which guidelines should the nurse discuss to promote healthy ears and hearing in these children? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Clean the child's ear canal with the finger.
2. Avoid taking the child to places where the noise level is high.
3. Teach the child the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike.
4. Rinse the child's hair with a weak saltwater solution after shampooing.
5. When flying, give the child something to drink during landings.

Answer 1

2,3,5
Rationale 1: Nothing, not even fingers, should be inserted in the ear canal.
Rationale 2: A high noise level may damage the child's ears.
Rationale 3: Children should be taught to always wear a snug-fitting helmet when riding a bike.
Rationale 4: The hair should be rinsed with clean water.
Rationale 5: Swallowing equalizes the pressure within the ears during landing.