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?

"You should sit your child in an upright position to administer the medication."

"You should gently pull your child's ear upward."

"You should allow your child's medication to reach room temperature prior to administration."

"You should place your child in a side-lying position on the affected side after you administer the medication."