The physician has ordered chloramphenicol ear drops for a 2-year-old with otitis media. To administer the ear drops, the nurse should:
A. Pull the ear down and back
B. Pull the ear straight out
C. Pull the ear up and back
D. Leave the ear undisturbed
Correct Answer: A. Pull the ear down and back
Option A: When administering ear drops to a child under 3 years of age, the nurse should pull the ear down and back to straighten the ear canal.
Options B and D: These are incorrect positions for administering ear drops.
Option C: Pulling the ear up and back is a technique for administering ear drops to an adult client.