When Teaching a Patient About the Proper Application of Eyedrops

question 5

Multiple Choice

When teaching a patient about the proper application of eyedrops, the nurse will include which instruction?

• A) "Apply the drops into the conjunctival sac instead of directly onto the eye."
• B) "Apply the drops directly to the eyeball (cornea) for the best effect."
• C) "Blot your eye with a tissue immediately after applying the drops."
• D) "Tilt your head forward before applying the eyedrops."

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