A nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to a client due to cerumen accumulation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Instruct the client to remain supine for 5 min after administration of the ear drops.

Clean the inner ear canal with a cotton-tipped applicator before administering the ear drops.

Warm the medication to room temperature before administration of the ear drops.

Insert a cotton ball into the client's inner ear canal after administering the ear drops.