What information will the nurse include when instructing a ...

[sjones]

What information will the nurse include when instructing a patient on the correct method of instilling eyedrops? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. With an infection, prevent cross-contamination and use a separate source of medication and droppers for each eye.
  b. Wash hands before and after administration.
  c. Place the lid on the surface area as instructed to avoid contamination.
  d. Never touch the tip of the dropper or opening of the ointment container.
  e. Wipe eye from the outer to inner canthus.

Question 2

What is the purpose of administering a cycloplegic agent? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Facilitate examination of the eye
  b. Facilitate surgery on the eye
  c. Cause pupillary dilation
  d. Paralyze the ciliary muscle
  e. Decrease the production of aqueous humor

[dudman123]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Separate medication sources should be used when an eye infection is present to avoid cross-contamination. Washing of hands before and after instillation will prevent infection. The medication lid should not lie with the opening down on any surface. Any medications instilled into the eye should be sterile. The medication tip should not touch anything, including the eye, face, or fingers. Wipe the eye from the inner canthus outward.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
The eye is easier to examine in some cases if the ciliary muscle is paralyzed. Surgery on the eye is easier when the ciliary muscle is paralyzed. Cycloplegic agents are used to paralyze the ciliary muscle in preparation for examination or surgery. Drugs that cause pupillary dilation are called mydriatic agents. Cycloplegic agents do not decrease the production of aqueous humor.

[sjones]

Thank you!

[dudman123]

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