The nurse modifies the technique of administering eyedrops for a 1-month-old infant by:
a. Placing the drops in the nasal corner of the eyelid
b. Asking assistance of a coworker to hold the lids open
c. Grasping the eyelashes and placing the drops under the lid
d. Applying the drops from a moistened cotton ball
A
Because infants clench their eyes shut, the drops can be placed in the nasal corner of the eye so when the child opens the eyes the medication flows onto the conjunctiva.
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