Mr. James has an eye infection with a moderate amount ofdischarge. Which action would be most appropriate for thenurse to use when cleaning his eyes?a. Using hydrogen peroxideb. Wiping from the outer canthus to the inner canthusc. Positioning him on the same side as the eye to be cleansedd. Using only one cotton ball per eye

Mr. James has an eye infection with a moderate amount ofdischarge. Which action would be most appropriate for thenurse to use when cleaning his eyes?a. Using hydrogen peroxideb. Wiping from the outer canthus to the inner canthusc. Positioning him on the same side as the eye to be cleansedd. Using only one cotton ball per eye

Comprehensive Medical Terminology

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Author:Jones

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Chapter14: The Special Senses

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