Question

How should the nurse proceed when instilling neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and hydrocortisone optic suspension, two drops in the right ear?

Answer 1

The nurse should verify the proper client and route. The rationale behind this is a nurse should monitor the five "Rs" of medication administration: right client, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time. The drops may be warmed to prevent pain or dizziness, but this act isn't important. An emesis basin would be used for irrigation of the ear. The client should be placed in the lateral position for five minutes, not semi-Fowler's position, to prevent the drops from draining.