Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is preparing to administer ophthalmic solution to a clientA nurse is preparing to administer ophthalmic solution to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Holding the ophthalmic solution 1 to 2 cm above the lower conjunctival sac allows for accurate instillation into the eye without touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination.