To Reduce the Systemic Absorption of Eye Drops, the Nurse

question 27

Multiple Choice

To reduce the systemic absorption of eye drops, the nurse should:

• A) use finger pressure to close the eyelid tightly.
• B) apply slight finger pressure over the lacrimal duct.
• C) request the patient tilt the head slightly to the side of the unaffected eye.
• D) instruct the patient to widen the eyes in order to increase access to the lacrimal duct.

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