Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Full-length
The nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to an adult client. It would require follow-up if the nurse
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Placing the dropper into the ear canal risks injury and contamination. Ear drops should be instilled by holding the dropper above the canal. Other actions are correct: room-temperature drops prevent discomfort, pulling the pinna straightens the canal, and a cotton ball retains the medication.