A nurse administers ear drops to a toddler and pulls the auricle down and back. The mother asks, "Why are you pulling the ear that way?" Which of the following explanations should the nurse provide?

"This is the safest and easiest way to administer this medication."

"When this technique is used, the toddler experiences less pain."

"This technique opens the ear canal, allowing medication to reach the inner ear region."

"When this technique is used, the medication will not run out of the ear."