NU141CL- Administering an Ear Irrigation

The nurse is preparing to irrigate a 5-year-old client's ear. The nurse simultaneously teaches the parent how to perform ear irrigation. While demonstrating the proper technique, which statements made by the nurse would be correct? Select all that apply.

"Pull the pinna up and back.", "Position the child flat.", "Position the child's head with affected ear up."

The nurse is initiating an ear irrigation on a client. Which finding causes the nurse to stop the irrigation procedure?

The medical record states the eardrum is punctured.

The nurse irrigates a client's ear. Which supplies does the nurse gather for this procedure? Select all that apply.

Emesis basin, Waterproof pad, Saline or antiseptic

The nurse is preparing to irrigate a 2-year-old client's ear, and the nurse sees a bean that is occluding the ear. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

Do not perform irrigation.

The nurse administers an irrigating solution into the client's ear. What actions does the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Demonstrate the technique that will be used., Warm the solution to body temperature., Teach the client the purpose of the medication.