NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Practice Question
The nurse is teaching a mother how to administer eardrops to her children who are 1 and 6 years old. What should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Option A provides the correct technique for administering eardrops to children of different ages. For a 1-year-old, pulling the ear down and back opens the ear canal appropriately due to the anatomical differences in younger children. For a 6-year-old, pulling the ear up and back is effective as their ear canal is more developed.
Option B incorrectly suggests pulling the ear up and back for the 1-year-old, which can hinder proper administration.
Options C and D fail to recognize the age-related anatomical differences, recommending the same technique for both children, which is not appropriate for effective eardrop delivery.
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