A nurse is teaching a patient with glaucoma how to administer eyedrops to achieve maximum absorption. Where should the nurse teach the patient to instill the eyedrops?
A) Conjunctival sac
B) Pupil
C) Sclera
D) Vitreous humor
Ans: A
Feedback: The nurse should instill the eyedrops into the conjunctival sac, where absorption can best take place. The pupil permits light to enter the eye. The sclera maintains the eye's shape and size. The vitreous humor maintains the retina's placement and the shape of the eye.
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