The LPN/LVN Is Providing Medication Administration Instructions to the Parents

question 19

Multiple Choice

The LPN/LVN is providing medication administration instructions to the parents of a 4-year-old girl with an ear infection under the supervision of an RN.Which statement made by the parents indicates teaching has been successful? Select all that apply.

• A)"It will be best if we lay her down on one side to administer the medication."
• B)"I should pull her pinna down and back before I put in the eardrops."
• C)"I will position the dropper so that the drop rolls down the wall of the canal, to prevent it from landing on her eardrum."
• D)"It is okay to rest the dropper on her ear to better aim the medicine."
• E)"She is okay to get up and play right after I administer the medicine."

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Definitions:

Individual

A single human being distinct from a group, class, or family, often considered in terms of unique personal characteristics or behaviors.

Medication

Substances used to treat or manage medical conditions or symptoms, often prescribed by healthcare professionals.

Cognitive Deficiencies

Lacks in mental processes of understanding, including attention, memory, and reasoning.

Irrational Beliefs

Thoughts or ideas that are unrealistic, illogical, or not based on fact or rational reasoning, often leading to negative emotional outcomes or behaviors.