When discussing discharge instructions provided to the parents of a 2-year-old with an ear infection, the nurse would know that more teaching is required if the mother states:

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The correct technique for administering ear drops to a child is to pull the pinna up and back to straighten the ear canal. Pulling the pinna down can actually cause the drops to run out of the ear before they have a chance to work. Choices A, C, and D demonstrate understanding of correct ear drop administration.

When Discussing Discharge Instructions Provided to the Parents of a 2-Year-Old