A nurse should instill eye irrigation from the inner to the outer canthus to:
a. avoid harming the sclera.
b. include the conjunctiva in the irrigation.
c. keep the pupil constricted.
d. protect the nasolacrimal ducts.
D
The irrigation flow is directed to the outer canthus to protect the nasolacrimal ducts from contaminants.
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what level assessment occurs when assessing whether health care is accessible to members of the congregation? A) Individual B) Family C) Congregation D) Community