Administering Ear Medications

Instill the medication after gently pulling the ear up and back.

To ensure proper distribution of ear medication after instillation, what will the nurse instruct an adult patient to do?

The patient's hand grasp, strength, coordination, and ability to manipulate the applicator

After instructing a patient in the self-administration of antibiotic eardrops, what must come first in the nurse's assessment?

Warm the eardrops to room temperature before instillation.

What is the best way to minimize discomfort caused by the instillation of ear medication?

Remain in the lateral position (unaffected side) for a few minutes after instillation.

Which instruction would help ensure the maximum therapeutic response when a patient self-administers ear medication?

"Be sure to keep the patient on her side for a few minutes, because I just administered her eardrops."

Which statement or question best illustrates the nurse's understanding of the role of nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in the instillation of ear medications?