When providing eye drops to a client diagnosed with glaucoma, the nurse should do which of the following?
1. Place the drop in the center of the eye
2. Place the drop so it falls on the white part of the eye
3. Turn the head to the side so that the drop flows to the outer corner.
1. Place the drop in the conjunctival sac below the eye
4. Place the drop in the conjunctival sac below the eye
Rationale:
The correct method for administering eye drops is to place the drop in the conjunctival sac below the eye. The eye drop should not be placed in the center of the eye. The eye drop should not be placed on the sclera. The head should not be turned to the side when administering eye drops.
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