The nurse is preparing to provide eye medication to a patient. In which order should the nurse perform this procedure? Place the steps in the order (1–6) in which they should be performed. All options must be used
A. ____ Instruct the patient to tilt head backward and look up toward the ceiling.
B. ____ Check the medications for dosage, strength, side effects, contraindications, and expiration date.
C. ____ Approach the patient's eye from the side, and instill the prescribed amount of medication into the lower lid pocket.
D. ____ Gently pull the lower lid down and out to form a pocket.
E. ____ Gently apply pressure with a tissue to the punctum for at least 1 minute to prevent the medication from being absorbed systemically.
F. ____ Wipe any excess medication from eyelids or cheek.
ANS:
A. ANS: 2
B. ANS: 1
C. ANS: 4
D. ANS: 3
E. ANS: 5
F. ANS: 6
The order in which the nurse should provide the eye medication is as follows: B) check the medications for dosage, strength, side effects, contraindications, and expiration date; A) instruct the patient to tilt head backward and look up toward the ceiling; D) gently pull the lower lid down and out to form a pocket; C) approach the patient's eye from the side, and instill the prescribed amount of medication into the lower lid pocket; E) gently apply pressure with a tissue to the punctum for at least 1 minute to prevent the medication from being absorbed systemically; and F) wipe any excess medication from eyelids or cheek
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