A 2-Year-Old Patient/client Has to Have Ear Drops Administered

A 2-year-old patient/client has to have ear drops administered. What is the correct procedure for the nurse to administer the ear drops?

A) Straighten the ear canal by pulling the pinna up and back.
B) Straighten the ear canal by pulling the pinna down and back.
C) The patient/client should rest on the affected side for 10 to 15 minutes.
D) The patient/client should rest on the unaffected side for 5 to 10 minutes.

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