A Patient Has Been Prescribed Timolol Maleate (Timoptic)eye Drops

A patient has been prescribed timolol maleate (Timoptic) eye drops.What should the nurse tell the patient to do to apply these eye drops properly?

A) Apply the drops into the conjunctival sac instead of directly onto the eye.
B) Apply the drops directly to the cornea for the best effectiveness.
C) Blot the eye with a tissue immediately after applying the drops.
D) Gently touch the tip of the dropper to the eye surface before administering the drop.

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