The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Ophthalmic Eye Drops to the Patient

The nurse is preparing to administer ophthalmic eye drops to the patient. What are the most appropriate actions for administering eye drops? Select all that apply.

A) Place the patient in the high-Fowler's position.
B) Administer the ointment from the inner to the outer canthus of the eye.
C) Position the eyedropper 1 to 2 inches above the eye.
D) Apply the medication into the conjunctival sac.
E) Allow the medication to drop gently on the cornea.