Question

when performing an eye instillation, which of the following instructions should the medical assistant give to the patient? the patient should look towards the ceiling with the affected eye open. the patient should look towards the ceiling with both eyes open. the patient should look towards the floor with both eyes open. the patient should look towards the floor with the affected eye open.

Explanation:

When performing eye instillation, having the patient look towards the ceiling with the affected eye open allows for better access to the conjunctival sac for proper placement of the drops. Looking at the floor makes it harder to instill the drops accurately, and there is no need to keep the non - affected eye open during the procedure for the instillation in one eye.

Answer:

The patient should look towards the ceiling with the affected eye open.