A client taking sulfacetamide (Sulamyd)for conjunctivitis notes that the solution is brown in color and calls the physician's office.The nurse should provide which of the following instructions to the client?

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Sulfacetamide solutions should be colorless or light yellow in color. A brown color may indicate that the solution has deteriorated and should be discarded. The client should be instructed to obtain a new preparation. Gently shaking, warming or refrigerating the solution will not correct a deteriorated product.

A Client Taking Sulfacetamide (Sulamyd)for Conjunctivitis Notes That the Solution