A Nurse Is Assessing a Child with a Possible Ear

Multiple Choice

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.