What information should a nurse include when providing information to a patient using topical eye medications?
a. Look upward and drop the medication into the inner canthus.
b. Pull the lower eyelid down and drop the medication into the conjunctival sac.
c. Hold both eyelids open and drop the me-dication onto the sclera.
d. Tilt the head to the side and drop the me-dication into the outer canthus.
B
The eye drops should be dropped into the lower eyelid, and the nurse should press the tear duct to slow absorption.
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