Which step should the nurse take first when performing an otic irrigation in an adult?
A) Warm the irrigation solution to room temperature.
B) Position the patient to be sitting with the head tilted away from the affected ear.
C) Straighten the ear canal by pulling up and back on the pinna.
D) Place the tip of the nozzle into the entrance of the ear canal.
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