What should the nurse do first when preparing to administer ear drops to an adult patient?

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Internal ear structures are very sensitive to temperature extremes.Failure to instill a solution at room temperature can cause vertigo (severe dizziness)or nausea and can debilitate a patient for several minutes.
Pulling the pinna down and back is the procedure for children aged 3 and younger.Do massage the pinna of the ear.Massage the tragus.Gentle pressure or massage to the tragus of the ear moves medication inward.Cerumen is removed from the outer canal only.

What Should the Nurse Do First When Preparing to Administer