Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is administering timolol eye drops to a client who has glaucoma. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Drop prescribed amount of medication into the conjunctival sac. This is the correct action because timolol eye drops are meant to be instilled into the conjunctival sac to ensure proper absorption and effectiveness. By dropping the medication into the conjunctival sac, the nurse ensures that the medication comes into direct contact with the eye tissues. This method also helps prevent contamination of the eye drops.
Choice A is incorrect because using clean technique on the distal portion of the eyedropper is not necessary for administering eye drops. Choice B is incorrect as wiping the eye from the outer canthus to the inner canthus before instillation can introduce contamination to the eye. Choice C is incorrect as applying pressure to the bridge of the nose after administration is not a recommended step for administering eye drops.
Choice A is incorrect because using clean technique on the distal portion of the eyedropper is not necessary for administering eye drops. Choice B is incorrect as wiping the eye from the outer canthus to the inner canthus before instillation can introduce contamination to the eye. Choice C is incorrect as applying pressure to the bridge of the nose after administration is not a recommended step for administering eye drops.