The nurse is preparing to administer eardrops to a 6-year-old. Which of the following nursing actions is correct?
A)
Put the eardrops in the refrigerator for 10 minutes prior to administration.
B)
Pull the earlobe down and back to straighten the ear canal.
C)
Press gently on the tragus of the ear a few times after administration.
D)
Insert the tip of the applicator into the ear canal.
C
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