When examining an infant's middle ear, the practitioner should use one hand to stabilize the otoscope against the head while using the other hand to
A)pull the auricle down and back.
B)hold the speculum in the canal.
C)distract the infant.
D)stabilize the chest.
E)pull the auricle up.

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You should use your other hand to pull the auricle down and back in an effort to straighten the upward curvature of the canal.

When Examining an Infant's Middle Ear, the Practitioner Should Use