When Examining an Infant's Middle Ear, the Practitioner Should Use

question 17

Multiple Choice

When examining an infant's middle ear, the practitioner should use one hand to stabilize the otoscope against the head while using the other hand to

• A)pull the auricle down and back.
• B)hold the speculum in the canal.
• C)distract the infant.
• D)stabilize the chest.
• E)pull the auricle up.

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