A nurse is preparing to instill ear drops to a 3-year-old child. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Pull the auricle down and back,
Pull the auricle up and out.
Pull the auricle down and out.
Pull the auricle up and back.
The Correct Answer is A
Pediatric clients have a straighter and shorter ear canal as compared to adults. Pulling the auricle down and back helps straighten the ear canal, allowing easier administration of the eardrops and ensuring that they reach the tympanic membrane. This technique is preferred to avoid injury to the ear canal and tympanic membrane
B. Pulling the auricle down and out inhibits visualization of the canal
C. Pulling the auricle down and back obstructs the ear canal and hinder the proper administration of eardrops.
D. Pulling the auricle up and out is used in adults
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Correct Answer is C
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Allopurinol is used to lower uric acid levels in the body in gouty arthritis preventing acute attacks. Increasing fluid intake while taking allopurinol is important because it helps to prevent the formation of kidney stones by flushing out uric acid, a potential side effect of the medication
A. Taking an antihistamine for a rash caused by allopurinol is not recommended without consultation
B. Taking aspirin for a fever while on allopurinol is not recommended without consultation with a physician
D. Allopurinol can be taken with or without food.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Administering the blood as ordered is the right action to take. This is because type O negative blood group is a universal donor and can be safely given to all blood groups.
Completing an incident report is not necessary. This is because type O negative blood group is safe when given to recipients of all blood groups.
Contacting the provider is unnecessary at this point. The type O negative blood group is safe and hence no need for further clarification.
Type O negative blood is a universal donor and is safe in this client. It is therefore, unnecessary to notify the blood bank.
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