A Child with an Ear Infection

The nurse is teaching the parents how to instill antibiotic otic drops to the 6-year-old child with otitis media. Which instruction should the nurse discuss with the parents [Pg.328]

After instilling medication gently massage the area immediately anterior to the ear. [Pg.328]

Gently pull the pinna downward and straight back when inserting the eardrops. [Pg.328]

Allow the child to get up immediately after instilling the ear drops into the affected ear. [Pg.328]

Insert the dropper with prescribed medication deep into the ear canal and instill drops. [Pg.328]

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