Why should the nurse instill eye irrigation from the inner to the outer Canthus?
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Eye drop instillation is the dispensation of a sterile ophthalmic medication into a patient’s eye. Eyedrops may be
instilled to treat a number of eye disorders or to anesthetize an eye before treatment. An ophthalmic assistant, technician, nurse or physician instills eyedrops during a routine eye examination or during treatment for ocular disease. Anesthetic eyedrops are instilled before
surgery on the eye. Sometimes ophthalmic professionals instill dyes to help diagnose ocular disease, either by traditional methods, or by intravenous administration, or by the use of strips. Eyedrops or ophthalmic solutions are used to treat glaucoma, uveitis, allergic reactions and infections. Dilatory eyedrops may be instilled during an examination to achieve a better view of the retina. Objectives
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[box type=”note”]Nursing Alert: Solutions and ointments introduced into the eye should be sterile and careful measures of medical asepsis should be followed.[/box] Charting
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Nursing Interventions & RationaleThe following are the nursing interventions and rationale for instilling eyedrops.
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When irrigating the eye gently irrigate from inner to outer?Terms in this set (30) Irrigation, or lavage, of the eye is necessary to remove foreign substances or chemicals. During eye irrigation, gently irrigate from outer to inner canthus, aiming at the upper conjunctiva.
What is the importance of eye irrigation?Eye irrigation is used to flush particles and harmful chemicals from the conjunctiva and cornea. Eyelid eversion is used to expose the superior palpebral conjunctiva and fornix, so that foreign matter can be identified in these areas.
In what position should a patient be placed for an eye irrigation?You'll be asked to lay flat and turn your head to the side to be irrigated so any liquid can fall into the catch bin. If the doctor determines that sitting up is a better position, you'll sit with your head slightly tilted back and supported.
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