How to administer eye drops and ointments.
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Eye drops and eye ointments are the main treatment for most eye conditions and after eye surgery or surgery to the periocular structures. This article outlines the role nurses play in ensuring the safe administration of topical eye medication and that patients adhere to their treatment regimens.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 110 40 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014