How should the nurse administer these medications


Problem: A nurse is caring for a young adult client with conjunctivitis of the left eye. The healthcare provider prescribes two medications for treatment:? ciprofloxacin ophthalmic ointment applied in thin ribbon once daily? sterile saline artificial tears 1-2 drops in the left eye as needed for burning and irritation Question How should the nurse administer these medications? ? Administer the eye drops, wait 10 minutes, then administer the eye ointment. Apply the eye ointment, wait 5 minutes, then administer the eye drops. Administer the eye drops at bedtime and the eye ointment in the morning. Apply the eye drops then immediately apply the ointment.

 

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