Which Procedure Should Be Followed When Instilling Ear Drops in an Adult

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which procedure should be followed when instilling ear drops in an adult?

• A) Pull the auricle upward and outward.
• B) Pull the auricle down and back.
• C) Pull the tragus upward and outward.
• D) Pull the tragus down and back.

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