In providing ear irrigation to a 2-year-old patient,the nurse is sure to:

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In children age 3 or younger,pull the pinna down and back.
Slowly instill irrigating solution by holding tip of syringe 1 cm (½ inch)above opening to ear canal.Allow fluid to drain out during instillation into the basin.Continue until canal is cleansed or solution is used.Slow instillation prevents buildup of pressure in ear canal and ensures contact of solution with all canal surfaces.For adults and children older than age 3,gently pull pinna up and back.Direct the fluid toward the superior aspect of the ear canal.

In Providing Ear Irrigation to a 2-Year-Old Patient,the Nurse Is