When teaching a patient about the proper application of timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops, the nurse will include which instruction?
a. "Apply the drops into the conjunctival sac instead of directly onto the eye."
b. "Apply the drops directly to the eyeball (cornea) for the best effect."
c. "Blot your eye with a tissue immediately after applying the drops."
d. "Tilt your head forward before applying the eyedrops."
ANS: A
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