Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the administration of an otic medication with the parent of a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Allowing the otic medication to reach room temperature before administration prevents discomfort like dizziness or nausea from cold drops. For a 2-year-old, the ear should be pulled downward and back, not upward, and the child should lie with the affected ear up after administration, not down.