Which statement by the patient to the home health nurse indicates a need for more teaching about self-administering eardrops?
a. "I will leave the ear wick in place while administering the drops."
b. "I should lie down before and for 5 minutes after administering the drops."
c. "I will hold the tip of the dropper above the ear while administering the drops."
d. "I should keep the medication refrigerated until I am ready to administer the drops."
ANS: D
Administration of cold eardrops can cause dizziness because of stimulation of the semicircular canals. The other patient actions are appropriate.
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