The Most Appropriate Technique for Instilling Eye Drops in a Pediatric

question 11

Multiple Choice

The most appropriate technique for instilling eye drops in a pediatric client is to

• A) wait until the burning stops to instill a second drop.
• B) have the child flex his or her neck for adequate drainage.
• C) hold mild pressure for 30 seconds after instilling the drops.
• D) invert the dropper to allow the medication to settle into the cap.

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