To correctly instill eardrops into the ear of the infant, the nurse should:
a. Pull the earlobe down and back
b. Place the infant in a slightly inclined position
c. Pull the earlobe forward
d. Pull the upper ear back
A
To correctly instill eardrops into the ear of an infant, the nurse should pull the earlobe down and back.
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