What Information Should a Nurse Include When Providing Information to a Patient

question 19

Multiple Choice

What information should a nurse include when providing information to a patient using topical eye medications?

• A) Look upward and drop the medication into the inner canthus.
• B) Pull the lower eyelid down and drop the medication into the conjunctival sac.
• C) Hold both eyelids open and drop the medication onto the sclera.
• D) Tilt the head to the side and drop the medication into the outer canthus.

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