Asked by Uthmaan Dudley on Jun 16, 2024
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The nurse is preparing to administer ophthalmic eye drops to her patient.What are the most appropriate actions for administering eye drops? Select all that apply.
A) Place the patient in a high-Fowler's position.
B) Administer the eye drops from the inner to the outer canthus of the eye.
C) Position the eyedropper 1 to 2 inches above the eye.
D) Apply the medication into the conjunctival sac.
Ophthalmic Eye Drops
Medication in drop form, administered to the eye to treat a variety of conditions.
Conjunctival Sac
The space between the eyelids and the surface of the eye itself, where contact lenses rest and where eye drops are administered.
High-Fowler's Position
A sitting position where the patient's upper body is elevated at an angle of 60 to 90 degrees, often used to improve breathing.
- Pinpoint the correct strategies and considerations when administering medications via oral, IV, IM, subcutaneous, otic, and ophthalmic routes.
- Recognize the importance of proper patient positioning and procedure before administering specialized medication (otic, ophthalmic).
Verified Answer
to in.)above the eye; 1 to 2 inches is too high.Do not apply the medication to the cornea and do not allow the dropper to touch the eye.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the correct strategies and considerations when administering medications via oral, IV, IM, subcutaneous, otic, and ophthalmic routes.
- Recognize the importance of proper patient positioning and procedure before administering specialized medication (otic, ophthalmic).
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