Which Step Should the Nurse Take First When Performing an Otic

question 19

Multiple Choice

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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