Which Precaution Is Most Important to Teach a Patient Who

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which precaution is most important to teach a patient who is prescribed any type of eye drug administered as eye drops?

• A) Apply only the number of drops prescribed.
• B) Stop the drug immediately if eye redness occurs.
• C) Wear dark glasses for 1 hour after placing the eye drops.
• D) Apply pressure to the corner of the eye after the drug has been placed.

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