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The nurse is administering ophthalmic drops. Place the following administration steps in the correct order. (Select all that apply.)

1. Clean debris from the eye as needed.
2. Have the patient tilt the head back and look up at the ceiling.
3. Place drops into the conjunctival sac.
4. Close the eye gently.
5. Apply gentle pressure to the inner canthus/lacrimal sac for 1 minute.
6. Remove excess medication gently from around the eyes.



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The correct order of administering ophthalmic drops involves specific steps to ensure effectiveness and patient comfort.


Explanation:

Planned order of administration steps for ophthalmic drops:

  1. Have the patient tilt the head back and look up at the ceiling.
  2. Place drops into the conjunctival sac.
  3. Close the eye gently.
  4. Apply gentle pressure to the inner canthus/lacrimal sac for 1 minute.
  5. Remove excess medication gently from around the eyes.
  6. Clean debris from the eye as needed.

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