Which Instruction Should a Nurse Include When Providing Patient Teaching

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which instruction should a nurse include when providing patient teaching information for a patient who will be self-administering ear drops for an ear infection?

• A) Tip the affected ear up and keep it in that position for several minutes after instilling the medication.
• B) Keep the medication in the refrigerator to preserve it.Instill the medication with the affected ear tilted upward.
• C) Touch the dropper to the opening of the ear canal to ensure that the drops are correctly instilled.
• D) Warm the ear drops and then tilt the head downward.