A nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Rationale: A. Wipe from the outer to the inner canthus after administering the drops: The correct technique is to wipe from the inner to the outer canthus to avoid introducing pathogens into the lacrimal system. Wiping in the wrong direction increases the risk of eye infections. B. Position the child side-lying on the bed before administering the drops: Eye drops should be administered with the child in a supine or slightly reclined position. Side-lying positioning is more appropriate for ear drops and does not allow proper exposure of the conjunctival sac. C. Apply pressure to the lacrimal punctum after administering the drops: Pressing the lacrimal punctum (inner corner of the eye) helps prevent systemic absorption of the medication by occluding the tear duct. This increases local efficacy and reduces the risk of systemic side effects, which is especially important in children. D. Flush the eye with formal saline solution before administering the drops: Flushing with formal saline is unnecessary unless there is debris or discharge. Routine eye drop administration does not require pre-flushing..