The nurse prepares to irrigate the patient's ear as prescribed by the primary health care provider. What is the first action the nurse will take in this situation?
1
Warm the irrigating solution to 98.6° F (37.0° C).
2
Position the client with the affected side up following the irrigation.
3
Direct a slow, steady stream of irrigation solution toward the eardrum.
4
Assist the client to turn their head so that the ear to be irrigated is facing upward.