The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Eye Medication as Prescribed

The nurse is preparing to administer eye medication as prescribed by the HCP after eye surgery for cataract removal. The HCP prescribes one drop with punctal occlusion. Which action will the nurse perform when administering this medication?

A) Have the nonmedicated eyelid held closed during medication administration.
B) Place the index finger on the corner of the eye and apply pressure against the nose bone.
C) Instruct the patient to squeeze the eye tightly shut once the drop is administered.
D) Tilt the head back, apply the drop, ask the patient to blink twice, and blot any leakage.

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