The nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a client. The ...

[appyboo]

The nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a client. The nurse will:
 
  a. apply the medication to avoid placing the medication on the cornea.
  b. never allow the tip of the medication dropper to touch the eye or other surface.
  c. instruct the client to keep the eye open for at least 20 minutes after medication administration.
  d. instruct the client that the nurse must administer any eye drops when prescribed to a hospitalized client.

Question 2

Which of the following oral dosage forms should not be disrupted?
 
  a. enteric-coated medications c. scored tablets
  b. sustained-action medications d. products containing a wax matrix

[joewallace]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B

Feedback
Correct a and b are principles of administration of eye medications.
Incorrect c and d are not appropriate interventions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D

Feedback
Correct a, b, and d types of dosage forms should not be disrupted, because this would alter the dosage and duration.
Incorrect c Scored tablets can be crushed.

[appyboo]

Excellent

[bblaney]

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