A Patient with External Otitis Has an Ear Wick Placed

A patient with external otitis has an ear wick placed and a new prescription for antibiotic otic drops. After the nurse provides patient teaching, which patient statement indicates that more instruction is needed?

A) "I may use aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain relief."
B) "I should apply the eardrops to the cotton wick in my ear canal."
C) "I should clean my ear canal daily with a cotton-tipped applicator."
D) "I may use warm compresses to the outside of my ear for comfort."