What is the most important thing you must remember when administering eardrops to an adult?
A. Pull the earlobe down and back.
B. Pull the earlobe up and out.
C. Place a cotton ball in the ear.
D. Check for drainage.
Answer: B. Pull the earlobe up and out.
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