When administering multiple eye drops, what should you do between each administration?

Waiting 3 to 5 minutes between administering multiple eye drops is essential to ensure that each drop has adequate time to be absorbed effectively by the eye. This waiting period allows the first drop to be absorbed fully before introducing the next one, which helps to prevent the second drop from being washed away or diluted. Administering all drops at once would reduce their effectiveness, while flushing the eyes could cause unnecessary irritation and remove the medication already applied. Signing the Medication Administration Record (MAR) only after the last drop defeats the purpose of accurate record-keeping for each individual administration and could lead to confusion about what medications have been given. Therefore, the most effective and appropriate practice is to wait between drops to maximize their therapeutic benefit.