Multiple Choice
The nurse is performing an otoscopic examination on an adult.Which of these actions is correct?
A) Tilting the person's head forward during the examination
B) Once the speculum is in the ear, releasing the traction
C) Pulling the pinna up and back before inserting the speculum
D) Using the smallest speculum to decrease the amount of discomfort
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