Which Information Will the Nurse Include When Instructing a Patient

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which information will the nurse include when instructing a patient on the correct method of instilling eye drops? (Select all that apply.)

• A) With an infection, prevent cross-contamination and use a separate source of medication and droppers for each eye.
• B) Wash hands before and after administration.
• C) Place lid on surface area as instructed to avoid contamination.
• D) Never touch the tip of the dropper or opening of the ointment container.
• E) Wipe eye from the outer to inner canthus.

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Definitions:

Imitate

To copy or mimic the actions, appearance, or speech of another person or thing, often to learn or practice a specific behavior or skill.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be a response to a perceived threat or a means to assert dominance.

Passive Avoidance

A learning process in which an individual learns to refrain from certain behaviors to avoid a negative outcome.

Mild Punishing Stimuli

Stimuli that are not severely harmful or painful but are used to decrease the likelihood of a behavior recurring.