When administering eardrops to children under three years, the nurse
a. pulls the pinna back and down. c. does not touch the pinna.
b. pulls the pinna up and back. d. holds the pinna flat against the skull.
ANS: A
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A Correct: This opens the ear canal in a young child.
B Incorrect: This is used for older children and adults.
C Incorrect: Pulling the pinna back and down opens the ear canal of a young child.
D Incorrect: Pulling the pinna back and down opens the ear canal of a young child.
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