The nurse is administering ophthalmic drops. Place the following administration steps in the correct order.
A) Close the eye gently.
B) Apply gentle pressure to the inner canthus/lacrimal sac for 1 minute.
C) Place drops into the conjunctival sac.
D) Clean debris from the eye as needed.
E) Have the patient tilt the head back and look up at the ceiling.
F) Remove excess medication gently from around the eyes.
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