When Applying Ophthalmic Ointments, the Nurse Should: (Select All That

question 23

Multiple Choice

When applying ophthalmic ointments, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)

• A) fill only the center of the conjunctival sac.
• B) ask the patient to roll the eye around and from side to side.
• C) remove excess ointment from the lid with a cotton ball.
• D) ask the patient to close the eyelids tightly to distribute ointment.
• E) remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.

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