ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 | Nurselytic

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B: Washing hands before placing the eye drops is essential to prevent the introduction of germs or bacteria into the patient's eye, reducing the risk of infection.
D: Placing the drop from the inner to outer canthus helps ensure proper distribution of the medication across the eye surface. This technique also minimizes the risk of contamination by avoiding touching the eye with the dropper tip.

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A: Putting the eye drops in a room with low lighting may make it challenging to administer the drops accurately, increasing the risk of error.
C: Using the patient's iris as a landmark may lead to placing the drop on the wrong part of the eye, potentially causing discomfort or inadequate medication delivery.
E: Holding the upper eyelid open can obstruct the proper placement of the drop and may cause discomfort to the patient.

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