"Be sure to keep the patient on her side for a few minutes, because I just administered her eardrops." -
ansWhich statement or question best illustrates the nurse's understanding of the role of nursing assistive
personnel (NAP) in the instillation of ear medications?
Instill the medication after gently pulling the ear up and back. - ansTo ensure proper distribution of ear
medication after instillation, what will the nurse instruct an adult patient to do?
Remain in the lateral position (unaffected side) for a few minutes after instillation. - ansWhich instruction would
help ensure the maximum therapeutic response when a patient self-administers ear medication?
The patient's hand grasp, strength, coordination, and ability to manipulate the applicator - ansAfter instructing
a patient in the self-administration of antibiotic eardrops, what must come first in the nurse's assessment?
Warm the eardrops to room temperature before instillation. - ansWhat is the best way to minimize discomfort
caused by the instillation of ear medication?