When instilling eye ointment, the nurse should:
a. apply the medication from the inner canthus to the outer canthus.
b. squeeze the ointment onto the surface of the eye.
c. instill topical anesthetic drops before applying the eye ointment.
d. apply an eye patch following instillation of ointment for all clients.
ANS: A
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A Correct: This is the appropriate technique for instilling eye ointment.
B Incorrect: Eye medications are applied only into the conjunctival sac.
C Incorrect: This is not necessary for all ointments.
D Incorrect: This is not necessary for all clients.
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