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11 years ago
Place the following steps in the correct order for the procedure of instilling eardrops.
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Choice 1. Warm the medication by placing it in the hand or pocket for a few minutes.
Choice 2. Tilt the patient’s head toward the unaffected side.
Choice 3. Straighten the ear canal by pulling the pinna up and back, using the nondominant hand.
Choice 4. Insert the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal.
Choice 5. Have the patient remain in position for approximately 5 minutes.
Choice 6. Loosely place a cotton ball at the auditory meatus for 15 to 20 minutes.
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11 years ago
1,2,3,4,5,6 -- The correct procedure for instilling eardrops begins with hand hygiene and warming the medication. Hold the container or place it in the pocket for a few minutes. Have the patient tilt the head toward the unaffected side. Using the nondominant hand, straighten the ear canal by pulling the pinna up and back. Instill the correct number of drops into the ear canal and have the patient remain in position for approximately 5 minutes. Place a cotton ball loosely in the auditory meatus for 15 to 20 minutes.
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