What nursing action is appropriate for a patient struggling to administer eye drops due to shaking hands?

The selection of adaptive eye devices as a nursing action for a patient struggling to administer eye drops due to shaking hands addresses the patient’s immediate challenge in a practical and supportive manner. Adaptive devices can provide physical assistance, enhancing the patient's ability to instill drops with better precision and confidence. These devices may include items such as stabilization tools or specially designed dropper bottles that make it easier for individuals with limited dexterity or tremors to self-administer their medications.

Offering tools that can assist in the self-administration of medications not only empowers patients but also promotes independence in their self-care routines. By recommending such devices, the nurse is actively solving the problem while considering the patient's need for autonomy in managing their health. This approach minimizes the need for assistance from others, which can sometimes be a barrier to effective medication administration for individuals who wish to maintain control over their treatment regimen.

In contrast, suggesting medication changes or involving family members does not directly address the patient's immediate ability to manage eye drops, and inquiring about antianxiety medication may not focus on the root of the problem which involves physical dexterity.