When providing basic eye care, the nurse
a. Cleanses the eye with soap and water.
b. Applies pressure directly to the eyeball.
c. Cleanses from inner canthus to outer canthus.
d. Provides less frequent care to unconscious patients.
ANS: C
When cleansing the patient's eyes, obtain a clean washcloth and cleanse from inner canthus to outer canthus. Use a different section of the washcloth for each eye. Cleansing simply involves washing with a clean washcloth moistened in water. Soap causes burning and irritation. Never apply direct pressure over the eyeball because this causes serious injury. Unconscious patients often require more frequent eye care.
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