When teaching a mother how to administer eye drops, where should the nurse tell her to place them?
A) In the conjunctival sac that is formed when the lower lid is pulled down
B) Carefully under the eye lid while it is gently pulled upward
C) On the sclera while the child looks to the side
D) Anywhere as long as drops contact the eye's surface

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The lower lid is pulled down, forming a small conjunctival sac. The solution or ointment is applied to this area. The medication should not be administered directly on the eyeball.

When Teaching a Mother How to Administer Eye Drops, Where