A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about how to administer a topical medication. After showing the client the procedure, the nurse asks the client to perform the skill. Which of the following strategies is the nurse using?

Return demonstration

Discussion

Question and answer

Role play

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Return demonstration involves the client demonstrating the skill back to the nurse after instruction, ensuring understanding and competence.
B. Discussion involves exchanging information verbally but does not involve demonstration of skill.
C. Question and answer involves the nurse answering client questions but does not include a practical demonstration.
D. Role play involves acting out scenarios but may not directly involve the client performing the actual procedure.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationales:
A. Pulling the auricle upward and backward is not recommended for administering eardrops to a child as it does not facilitate proper alignment of the ear canal.
B. Pulling the auricle upward and outward is appropriate when administering eardrops to clients >3years old helps straighten the ear canal, allowing for proper administration of the medication into the ear canal for effective treatment.
C. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, for children under the age of 3, the correct method is to gently pull the outer flap of the affected ear downward and backward. This maneuver helps to straighten the ear canal, allowing the eardrops to flow down into the canal properly.
D. Pulling the auricle down and outward is not recommended for administering eardrops to a child as it does not facilitate proper alignment of the ear canal.

A. Aspirate the injection after inserting the needle. B. Inject the insulin 2.5 cm (1 in) from the client's naval. C. Administer the insulin into a muscle. D. Gently roll the insulin vial to mix.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Aspiration is not necessary for subcutaneous insulin injections and is not recommended as it may cause unnecessary trauma.
B. Insulin injections should be administered subcutaneously, typically in the abdomen, but not specifically 2.5 cm from the navel.
C. Insulin injections are not administered into muscle but into the subcutaneous tissue.
D. NPH insulin should be gently rolled between the palms to mix evenly before administration to ensure the suspension is well-mixed.

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A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about how to administer a topical medication. After showing the client the procedure, the nurse asks the client to perform the skill. Which of the following strategies is the nurse using?

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