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The nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to an adult client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?.

Avoid applying pressure to the tragus of the ear

Pull the pinna upward and backward.

Don sterile gloves to instill the medication.

Chill the otic solution prior to administration.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale:

Applying pressure to the tragus of the ear can help move the liquid in deeper. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

Choice B rationale:

For adults, the pinna should be pulled upward and backward to straighten the ear canal. Therefore, this statement is correct.

Choice C rationale:

Sterile gloves are not necessary when administering ear drops. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

Choice D rationale:

Ear drops should be at room temperature. If they’re too cold or hot, they can make you feel dizzy and disoriented. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Foods containing tyramine need to be avoided when taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, not diazepam.

Choice B rationale:

Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, can indeed cause drowsiness as a side effect.

Choice C rationale:

Grapefruit juice can affect the metabolism of certain medications, but diazepam is not one of them.

Choice D rationale:

Even a single dose of diazepam can cause side effects, including drowsiness.

A. "I will hold the inhaler with my non-dominant hand.”. B. "I will hold my breath at least 10 seconds after inhaling the medication.”. C. "I will wait 10 min between each inhalation.”. D. "I will tilt my head forward while inhaling the medication.”.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

The hand used to hold the inhaler does not affect its effectiveness.

Choice B rationale:

Holding breath allows more medication to reach the lungs.

Choice C rationale:

Waiting 1 minute, not 10, between inhalations allows for better absorption.

Choice D rationale:

Head position does not affect inhalation.

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The nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to an adult client.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?.