Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer eardrops to a 2-year-old child. The nurse should pull the auricle in which of the following directions when instilling the medication?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Down and backward. Pulling the auricle down and backward in a child under 3 years old straightens the ear canal, allowing the eardrops to reach the eardrum effectively. This technique ensures proper administration and absorption of the medication.
Choice A (Upward and outward) may cause the eardrops to be directed away from the ear canal.
Choice B (Down and outward) may not straighten the ear canal enough for proper medication delivery.
Choice D (Upward and backward) is incorrect as it can cause discomfort and difficulty in reaching the eardrum.
Choice A (Upward and outward) may cause the eardrops to be directed away from the ear canal.
Choice B (Down and outward) may not straighten the ear canal enough for proper medication delivery.
Choice D (Upward and backward) is incorrect as it can cause discomfort and difficulty in reaching the eardrum.