Which technique should the nurse use to administer ear drops to a 4-year-old child?
A) Press the pinna of the ear forward.
B) Pull the pinna of the ear downward.
C) Pull the pinna of the ear up and back.
D) Lift the pinna of the ear down and back.
C
Feedback:
When administering ear drops, if the child is older than 2 years of age, pull the pinna of the ear up and back. The pinna should not be pressed forward, pulled downward, or lifted down and back.
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