Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
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. Dropping the prescribed amount of medication into the conjunctival sac ensures optimal absorption of the medication. Placing the drops directly into the conjunctival sac helps prevent systemic absorption and minimizes wastage. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because protecting the distal portion of the eyedropper, applying pressure to the bridge of the nose, and wiping the eye in a specific direction are not necessary steps for administering eye drops.