The Nurse Is Preparing to Provide Eardrops for a Patient

The nurse is preparing to provide eardrops for a patient. Place the following steps in the correct order when administering this medication.
A) Warm the medication by placing it in the hand or pocket for a few minutes.
B) Tilt the patient's head toward the unaffected side.
C) Straighten the ear canal by pulling the pinna up and back, using the nondominant hand.
D) Insert the prescribed number of drops into the ear canal.
E) Have the patient remain in position for approximately 5 minutes.
F) Loosely place a cotton ball at the auditory meatus for 15 to 20 minutes.
G) none of the above