The nurse is using an otoscope to assess the nasal cavity. Which of these techniques is correct?
A) Avoiding touching the nasal septum with the speculum
B) Inserting the speculum at least 3 cm into the vestibule
C) Gently displacing the nose to the side that is being examined
D) Keeping the speculum tip medial to avoid touching the floor of the nares
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