The nurse may wish to place an eye patch on the affected eye after instillation of eye ointment to:
a. follow standard nursing practice.
b. protect the eye from photosensitivity caused by ointments.
c. control drainage from the eye.
d. protect the eye because ointments remove the protective blink reflex.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not the rationale for applying an eye patch.
B Incorrect: The form of medication does not cause photosensitivity.
C Correct: This is the rationale for applying an eye patch after ophthalmic ointment.
D Incorrect: The form of medication does not cause loss of blink reflex.
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