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Chelsea Palmer
on Oct 22, 2024
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What is wrong with this picture of a nurse administering eyedrops to a patient?
A) The tip of the eyedropper should touch the inner canthus.
B) The nurse should be applying pressure to the nasolacrimal duct.
C) The medication will land in the center of the patient's cornea.
D) The nurse should have gloves on when administering eyedrops.
E) The patient's eye should be closed during administration of eyedrops.
Nasolacrimal Duct
A passage that allows the drainage of tears from the eye into the nasal cavity, often involved in tear duct blockages.
Eyedropper
A small tool used for transferring liquids in small quantities, often consisting of a squeezable bulb and a narrow tube.
Gloves
Gloves that serve as a barrier on the hands to avoid contamination or to guard against harm and infection.
- Determine the most effective techniques for the administration of subcutaneous, intramuscular, oral, and intravenous medications.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the most effective techniques for the administration of subcutaneous, intramuscular, oral, and intravenous medications.