When Irrigating an Ear, the Nurse Should Perform Which Intervention(s)

question 12

Multiple Choice

When irrigating an ear, the nurse should perform which intervention(s) ? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Heat the water to 115° F
• B) Pull the auricle back firmly and hold it
• C) Place the tip of the syringe loosely in the ear canal
• D) Introduce fluid with a slow, gentle irrigation
• E) Use a stronger flow if a foreign body is present

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