When conducting an adult otoscopic examination, you should
A)position the patient's head leaning toward you.
B)grasp the handle of the otoscope as you would a baseball bat.
C)select the largest speculum that will fit in the canal.
D)ask the patient to keep his or her eyes closed.
E)pull the auricle down and forward.

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Select the largest speculum that will comfortably fit in the patient's ear. The handle should be held between the thumb and the index finger, supported on the middle finger. The patient's head should be positioned toward the opposite shoulder. To straighten the external auditory in an adult, pull the auricle up and back. There is no reason for the patient to keep her or his eyes shut.

When Conducting an Adult Otoscopic Examination, You Should