(5)
Wipe off the excess solution with a gauze square.
c. Handwash. Perform a patient care handwash.
d. Record Treatment. Record the time, type of medication, strength of
medication, and eye into which medication was instilled.
1-6.
APPLY OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT
This task is similar to instilling drops into a patient's eye. You must again be
aware of the correct patient, the correct eye, and the correct ointment.
a. Preparation.
(1) Identify the patient by his name. Inform the patient of the need and the
reason for applying ointment to the eye. Explain the procedures and ask the patient to
remove his contact lenses/ glasses, if applicable. Ensure you know the correct eye for
the treatment.
(2) Verify the medication requirements to include the type of medication, the
correct amount, concentration, and the temperature for administration.
(3)
Position the patient.
(a) Patient lying in bed.
1 Place the patient in a supine position.
2 Position light/lamp. Ensure there is adequate light and avoid
shinning the light directly over the patient.
3 Tilt the patient's head slightly to the side to instill eyedrops.
(b) Patient sitting up.
1 Have the patient place his head in an inclined position to the
side to apply ointment.
2 Position light/lamp. Ensure there is adequate light and avoid
shining the light directly over the patient.
3 Tilt the patient's head slightly backwards.
4 Support the patient's head.
(4)
Perform a patient care handwash.
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