A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the administration of an otic medication with the parent of a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Sitting the child in an upright position is not the best method for administering otic medications in a toddler. The preferred position is having the child lie on their side with the affected ear facing up to allow proper administration and absorption of the medication. B. For children under 3 years old, the nurse or parent should pull the pinna downward and back, not upward, to straighten the ear canal for proper medication administration. Pulling upward is appropriate for children older than 3 years. C. Allowing the otic medication to reach room temperature before administration is essential to prevent discomfort such as dizziness or nausea, which can occur if cold drops are introduced into the ear. D. After administration, the child should remain in a side-lying position with the affected ear facing up, not down, for a few minutes to allow the medication to properly enter the ear canal. Placing the affected ear down may cause the medication to leak out.