The nurse is observing a patient applying eye ointment. Which action indicates understanding of the correct application of eye ointment?
a. The patient applies the ointment from the inner to outer canthus.
b. The patient applies the ointment in the center of the conjunctival sac.
c. The patient applies the ointment liberally from the outer to inner canthus.
d. The patient applies the ointment directly to the sclera.
A
Ointment should be applied in a thin line from the inner to the outer canthus in the conjunctival sac.
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