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?

C You should gently pull your child's ear upward.' D You should sit your child in an upright position to administer the medication.' B You should allow your child's medication to reach room temperature prior to administration.' A You should place your child in a side-lying position on the affected side after you administer the medication.'