A client has been prescribed corticosteroid eyedrops and is fearful of taking any medications that will be absorbed into her body. How does the nurse respond?
a. When administering eyedrops, gently apply pressure to the inner canthus.
b. When administering eyedrops, gently apply pressure to the lower lid.
c. When administering eyedrops, gently apply pressure to the upper lid.
d. This drug is not absorbed systemically.
a. When administering eyedrops, gently apply pressure to the inner canthus.
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a. When administering eyedrops, gently apply pressure to the inner canthus. This will minimize absorption into the systemic circulation.
b. Pressure elsewhere will minimize absorption into the systemic circulation. .
c. Pressure elsewhere will minimize absorption into the systemic circulation. .
d. The drug may be absorbed systemically. .
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