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When instilling eye medication, it is necessary to perform which of the following steps?

A. Wash your hands thoroughly.
B. Tilt the patient's head back slightly.
C. Pull down the lower eyelid to create a small pocket.
D. Squeeze the prescribed number of drops into the pocket.
E. Have the patient close their eye gently.
F. Wipe away any excess medication with a clean tissue.

Choose all that apply.



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Final answer:

To instill eye medication correctly, wash hands, tilt head back, pull down lower eyelid, and apply drops or ointment as prescribed.


Explanation:

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When instilling eye medication, it is necessary to perform the following steps:

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  2. Wash your hands thoroughly to prevent contamination.
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  4. Title your head back to create a pouch.
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  6. Gently pull down the lower eyelid, creating a space for the medication.
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  8. Instill the prescribed number of eye drops or ointment into the lower conjunctival sac.
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