Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is administering nasal decongestant drops for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Holding the dropper approximately 2 cm (1 in) above the nares allows for precise instillation of the drops into the nasal passages without touching the dropper to the nares, which helps prevent contamination.