The pediatric nurse has provided instruction to a parent of a 12-year-old child requiring the use of eardrops.Which statement about manipulating the pinna indicates correct understanding of the procedure for instillation?

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For a child over the age of 3 (including adults), the correct method to straighten the ear canal for eardrop instillation is to hold the pinna up and back. This helps in ensuring the drops flow down into the ear canal properly.

The Pediatric Nurse Has Provided Instruction to a Parent of a 12-Year-Old