The Physician Orders That a 2-Year-Old Have Ear Irrigation Performed

The physician orders that a 2-year-old have ear irrigation performed daily.How does the nurse correctly perform the procedure?

A) Pulling the auricle down and back to straighten the ear canal.
B) Pulling the auricle upward and outward to straighten the ear canal.
C) Instilling the irrigation solution by holding the syringe just inside the ear canal.
D) Holding the fluid in the canal for 2 to 3 minutes with a cotton swab.

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