Question

The nurse is observing a mother administer eye drops to her 2-year old child. Which action by the mother indicates the need for re-teaching the skill?

a) The mother washes her hands before administering the drops.
b) The mother holds the child's eyelids open while applying the drops.
c) The mother allows the child to rub their eyes immediately after.
d) The mother keeps the child lying down during the procedure.

Answer 1

Allowing the child to rub their eyes immediately after administering the eye drops indicates the need for re-teaching.

Step-by-step explanation:

The action by the mother that indicates the need for re-teaching the skill is the mother allowing the child to rub their eyes immediately after administering the eye drops. Rubbing the eyes can spread the medication away from the eye and prevent proper absorption of the drops.