When Administering a Patients Eye Drops, the Nurse Recognizes the Need

When administering a patients eye drops, the nurse recognizes the need to prevent absorption by the nasolacrimal duct. How can the nurse best achieve this goal?

A) Ensure that the patient is well hydrated at all times.
B) Encourage self-administration of eye drops.
C) Occlude the puncta after applying the medication.
D) Position the patient supine before administering eye drops.