How should the nurse position the patient to administer nose drops to the maxillary sinus?

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For access to the frontal and maxillary sinus,tilt head back over edge of bed or pillow with head turned toward side to be treated.This position allows medication to drain into affected sinus.
For access to posterior pharynx,tilt patient's head backward.For access to ethmoid or sphenoid sinus,tilt head back over edge of bed,or place small pillow under patient's shoulder and tilt head back.Turn head toward side to be treated to allow medication to drain into affected sinus.

How Should the Nurse Position the Patient to Administer Nose