To look into the ear of a child younger than 3 years old, the nurse would position the ear by pulling the auricle:
a. down and out c. in and forward
b. back and up d. in and backward
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A Correct. For the child up to age 3, the nurse should pull the lower auricle down and out to straighten the canal.
B Incorrect. It would not be appropriate to position the ear by pulling back and up.
C Incorrect. It would not be appropriate to position the ear by pulling in and forward.
D Incorrect. It would not be appropriate to position the ear by pulling in and backward.
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