What administration technique does the nurse use to give a 2-year-old child ear drops?
a. Pull the earlobe down and back.
b. Pull the earlobe up and out.
c. Keep the earlobe straight.
d. Hang the patient's head over the side of the bed.
A
When giving ear drops to a child younger than 3 years of age, pulling the earlobe down and back straightens the ear canal. This helps the nurse to place the ear drops where they are needed to be effective.
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