Author Question: Why should the nurse instill eye irrigation from the inner to the outer canthus? a. To avoid ... (Read 13 times)

olgavictoria

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Why should the nurse instill eye irrigation from the inner to the outer canthus?
 
  a. To avoid harming the sclera
  b. To include the conjunctiva in the irrigation
  c. To keep the pupil constricted
  d. To protect the nasolacrimal ducts

Question 2

When an order for eye irrigation is received, to whom can the nurse delegate the procedure to?
 
  a.
  The patient
  b.
  Another nurse
  c.
  A nursing assistant
  d.
  A family member



sabina576

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The irrigation flow is directed to the outer canthus to protect the nasolacrimal ducts from contaminants.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Performing eye irrigation requires the skills of a licensed nurse.



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