The nurse should do all of the following when providing eyedrops to a client, EXCEPT:
a. place the drops on the cornea of the eye.
b. use a separate bottle for each client.
c. discard any solution remaining in the dropper after instillation.
d. discard the dropper if the tip is accidentally contaminated.
ANS: A
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