A nurse is caring for a client following cataract surgery.
Which of the following comments from the client should the nurse report to the client’s provider?

Choice A rationale

Applying the ointment in a thin line into the conjunctival sac ensures that the medication is properly distributed across the surface of the eye, allowing for effective treatment of the bacterial conjunctivitis.

Choice B rationale

Asking the child to look down before applying the ointment is not necessary and may make the application process more difficult. The focus should be on ensuring the ointment is applied correctly.

Choice C rationale

Using a sterile glove and applicator is not required for applying ophthalmic ointment. Clean hands and proper technique are sufficient to ensure safe and effective application.

Choice D rationale

Wiping from the outer to the inner canthus is incorrect. The correct technique is to wipe from the inner to the outer canthus to prevent the spread of infection.

Choice A rationale

Administering the medications 5 minutes apart ensures that each medication has enough time to be absorbed without interference from the other. This practice helps to maximize the effectiveness of both medications and reduces the risk of adverse interactions.

Choice B rationale

Touching the tip of the dropper to the sclera of the eye can introduce contaminants and increase the risk of infection. It is important to avoid contact between the dropper and the eye to maintain sterility.

Choice C rationale

Holding pressure on the conjunctival sac for 2 minutes is not necessary for the administration of timolol and pilocarpine eye drops. This practice is more commonly recommended for other types of eye medications to increase absorption.

Choice D rationale

Contact lenses should be removed before administering eye drops to prevent contamination and ensure proper absorption of the medication. Wearing contact lenses during administration can interfere with the effectiveness of the drops.