The nurse prepares to administer timolol (Timoptic) drops to the client's left eye twice daily. Which should the nurse implement in the administration of the client's eye drops?
1. Dispense eye drops to inner corner of each eye.
2. Call provider for clarification of this prescription.
3. Check the client identifiers before administration.
4. Determine client history of taking this medication.
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3. The nurse verifies client identifiers before administering medication regardless of the route.
1. The nurse avoids dispensing eye drops to the inner corner of the eye to avoid irri-tating the cornea. In addition, this is the location of the inner canthus; if administered at the inner canthus, the medication can drain rapidly, losing the therapeutic effect, and increase the risk of systemic effects.
2 and 4. Calling the provider and checking the client history are not indicated.
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