When administering an eye medication,the nurse should:

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Holding ointment applicator above lower lid margin,apply thin ribbon of ointment evenly along inner edge of lower eyelid on conjunctiva from the inner canthus to outer canthus.This distributes medication evenly across eye and lid margin.
Eyes are cleansed from the inner to the outer canthus.Drops are instilled into the conjunctival sac.Have patient close eye and rub lid lightly in circular motion with cotton ball,only if rubbing is not contraindicated.

When Administering an Eye Medication,the Nurse Should