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A client is administering ear drops to their 2-year-old child. How should the nurse instruct the client to administer the drops?
Incorrect. Pulling the earlobe down and back is a technique used for administering ear drops in adults, not children.
Incorrect. Inserting the dropper deep into the ear canal is not recommended, as it can cause injury to the ear.
Correct. Having the child lie on their side with the affected ear facing up helps facilitate the proper administration of ear drops, ensuring that the drops reach the ear canal effectively.
Incorrect. Administering ear drops while the child is sitting upright may not allow the drops to reach the ear canal effectively.
A. Incorrect. Pulling the earlobe down and back is a technique used for administering ear drops in adults, not children.
B. Incorrect. Inserting the dropper deep into the ear canal is not recommended, as it can cause injury to the ear.
C. Correct. Having the child lie on their side with the affected ear facing up helps facilitate the proper administration of ear drops, ensuring that the drops reach the ear canal effectively.
D. Incorrect. Administering ear drops while the child is sitting upright may not allow the drops to reach the ear canal effectively.