What instructions would the nurse give a patient with a new prescription for timolol eye drops?
A. "You will not have to take out your contact lenses before giving yourself these drops."
B. "Avoid touching the tip of the bottle to the eyelid or eye."
C. "Wash your hands before giving yourself these drops."
D. "Occlude the inner canthus of the eye for a minute after the drop is given."
Ans:
B. "Avoid touching the tip of the bottle to the eyelid or eye."
C. "Wash your hands before giving yourself these drops."
D. "Occlude the inner canthus of the eye for a minute after the drop is given."
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