A nurse is assessing a child with a possible ear infection.When inserting an otoscope into the ear of a child, the nurse should hold the child's head steady and:
A)Angle the otoscope upward.
B)Direct the otoscope upward toward crown of the head.
C)Move the pinna upward and backward.
D)Pull the pinna down.

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In children under three years old, the pinna should be pulled down and back to straighten the ear canal for better visualization with an otoscope.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Child with a Possible Ear