Where does the nurse correctly administer ophthalmic medication?
a. At the inner canthus of the eye
b. In the lower conjunctival sac
c. Directly onto the eyeball
d. To the outer corner of the eyelid
ANS: B
The lower conjunctival sac is exposed by applying gentle traction to the lower lid at the bony rim of the orbit. The inner canthus allows medication to flow out of the eye. Applying directly to the eyeball risks injury to the globe. The outer corner of the eyelid allows medication to flow out of the eye.
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