Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 5-17

Administering an Eye Irrigation (Continued)

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11. Irrigate until the solution is clear or all the solution has
    been used. Use only enough force to remove secretions
    gently from the conjunctiva. Avoid touching any part of
    the eye with the irrigating tip.


12. Pause irrigation and have patient close the eye periodically
    during procedure.


13. Dry periorbital area after irrigation with gauze sponge.
    Offer a towel to the patient if face and neck are wet.


14. Remove gloves. Assist the patient to a comfortable position.


15. Remove additional PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.


16. Evaluate the patient’s response to medication within
    appropriate time frame.

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