The patient has eyedrops ordered daily to both eyes. Which action by the nurse is appropriate when administering the medication?
a. Carefully place the drop on the cornea.
b. Wipe the eye with a tissue after placing the eyedrop.
c. Hold the eyedropper about 1 to 2 cm above the eye.
d. Instruct the patient to squeeze the eye shut after instillation.
C
Holding the eyedropper approximately 1 to 2 cm ( to inch) above the conjunctival sac of the eye prevents accidental contact of the eyedropper with the eye and reduces risk for injury and transfer of microorganisms to the dropper. The cornea is very sensitive. If drops were instilled onto the cornea, this would stimulate the blink reflex. The tissue should be placed just below the lower eyelid so medication that escapes the eye is absorbed. Wiping the eye removes too much of the medication. Squinting or squeezing the eyelids after instillation forces the medication from the conjunctival sac.
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