A patient with glaucoma who has been using timolol (Timoptic) drops for several days tells the nurse that the eye drops cause eye burning and visual blurriness for a short time after administration.The best response to the patient's statement is
A) "Those symptoms may indicate a need for an increased dosage of the eye drops."
B) "The drops are uncomfortable, but it is important to use them to retain your vision."
C) "These are normal side effects of the drug, which should be less noticeable with time."
D) "Notify your health care provider so that different eye drops can be prescribed for you."
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