Clear water is used to cleanse the eyes. It is important to use proper technique when cleansing the eyes to prevent infection. What direction will the water flow when cleansing a patient's eyes?
a. Upward toward the forehead
b. Downward toward the chin
c. From the outer toward the inner canthus
d. From the inner toward the outer canthus
ANS: D
The eye is cleansed from the inner to outer canthus.
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