A 2-year-old child is ordered to have ear irrigation performed daily.The nurse correctly performs the procedure by
A) Pulling the auricle down and back to straighten the ear canal.
B) Pulling the auricle upward and outward to straighten the ear canal.
C) Instilling the irrigation solution by holding the syringe just inside the ear canal.
D) Holding the fluid in the canal for 2 to 3 minutes with a cotton swab.

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Children up to 3 years of age should have the auricle pulled down and back,children 4 years of age to adults should have the auricle pulled upward and outward.Irrigation solution should be instilled 1 cm (1/2)above the opening of the ear canal.Irrigation solution should be allowed to drain freely during instillation.

A 2-Year-Old Child Is Ordered to Have Ear Irrigation Performed