When Irrigating an Ear, the Nurse Should Perform Which Intervention(s)

Multiple Choice

When irrigating an ear, the nurse should perform which intervention(s) ? (Select all that apply.)

A) Heat the water to 115° F
B) Pull the auricle back firmly and hold it
C) Place the tip of the syringe loosely in the ear canal
D) Introduce fluid with a slow, gentle irrigation
E) Use a stronger flow if a foreign body is present