A Nurse Is Assisting with an Intraocular Pressure Test

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assisting with an intraocular pressure test.Which of the following interventions should the nurse make? Select all that apply.

• A)Explain that the patient may feel coldness or a slight sting when drops are instilled.
• B)Tell the patient that the tonometer tip will touch the eye directly.
• C)Instruct the patient to remove contact lenses or glasses before the procedure.
• D)Place the topical anesthetic drops at the six o'clock position of the sclera.
• E)Direct the patient to alternate looking up and looking down during the test.

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