A nurse is assisting with an intraocular pressure test.Which of the following interventions should the nurse make? Select all that apply.
A)Explain that the patient may feel coldness or a slight sting when drops are instilled.
B)Tell the patient that the tonometer tip will touch the eye directly.
C)Instruct the patient to remove contact lenses or glasses before the procedure.
D)Place the topical anesthetic drops at the six o'clock position of the sclera.
E)Direct the patient to alternate looking up and looking down during the test.

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A) Explaining to the patient that they may feel coldness or a slight sting when drops are instilled can help alleviate anxiety and prepare the patient for possible discomfort.
C) Instructing the patient to remove contact lenses or glasses before the procedure is important to ensure accurate test results.
D) Placing the topical anesthetic drops at the six o'clock position of the sclera is the correct technique to ensure optimal anesthesia for the test. B and E are not appropriate interventions for this procedure.

A Nurse Is Assisting with an Intraocular Pressure Test