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Brynna Comer
on Oct 27, 2024
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The nurse must irrigate the ear of a 4-year-old child.How should the nurse pull the pinna to straighten the child's ear canal?
A) Up and back
B) Straight back
C) Down and back
D) Straight upward
Pinna
The visible part of the ear that protrudes from the head, helping to capture and direct sound waves into the ear canal.
Irrigate
To wash out a body part, such as a wound or organ, with a stream of fluid.
- Apply knowledge of anatomical and functional aspects of the sensory systems to patient care.
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Learning Objectives
- Apply knowledge of anatomical and functional aspects of the sensory systems to patient care.