The nurse is administering eye drops to a patient with glaucoma. To achieve maximum absorption, the nurse should instill the eye drop into the:
A) Conjunctival sac
B) Pupil
C) Sclera
D) Vitreous humor
Ans: A
Feedback: The nurse should instill the eye drop into the conjunctival sac where absorption can best take place. The pupil permits light to enter the eye. The sclera maintains the eye's shape and size. The vitreous humor maintains the retina's placement and the shape of the eye.
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