Describe the proper procedure for instilling ear drops.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. In children, pull the auricle down and back. In adults, pull the auricle upward and outward. Instill ear drops holding the dropper 1/2 inch above the ear canal. Upon completion, gently apply pressure or massage the tragus of the ear with a finger to help move the medication inward.
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