A nurse is preparing to administer eardrops to a 2-year-old child. The nurse should pull the auricle in which of the following directions when instilling the medication?.

Choice A rationale: Pulling the auricle upward and outward is the correct method for adults and children over 3 years old. Choice B rationale: Pulling the auricle down and outward is not the correct method for any age group. Choice C rationale: Pulling the auricle down and backward is the correct method for children under 3 years old. Choice D rationale: Pulling the auricle upward and backward is not the correct method for children under 3 years old.