A nurse is teaching a patient with glaucoma how to administer eye drops to achieve maximum absorption. The nurse should teach the patient to perform what action?
A) Instill the medication in the conjunctival sac.
B) Maintain a supine position for 10 minutes after administration.
C) Keep the eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes after administration.
D) Apply the medication evenly to the sclera
Ans: A
Feedback:
Eye drops should be instilled into the conjunctival sac, where absorption can best take place, rather than distributed over the sclera. It is unnecessary to keep the eyes closed or to maintain a supine position after administration.
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