The nurse administers eardrops in the patient's left ear. Which of the following positions is appropriate after instillation of the drops?
a. Prone
b. Upright
c. Right lateral
d. Dorsal recumbent with hyperextension of the neck
C
The patient should remain in the side-lying position, with the treated ear upward for a few minutes. Upright, prone, and dorsal recumbent positions are not recommended after administration of eardrops. The eardrops would run out of the ear canal.
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