A patient with external otitis rates pain as 8 on a scale of 0 to 10.What should the nurse do to improve this patient's comfort?
A) Apply warm,dry heat to the ear
B) Apply a cool compress to the ear
C) Position supine with the affected ear down
D) Obtain an order for an opioid pain medication
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