The nurse is assisting with a caloric test to determine if an alteration exists in the vestibular origin of the acoustic nerve. Which intervention will the nurse implement during this procedure to support the desired results?
A) Place the client in a prone position to perform the examination.
B) Instill cold and/or warm water into the external ear canal.
C) Test the affected side after testing the normal side.
D) Replace water with hot air for a client with a punctured eardrum.
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