The nurse is preparing a client in the eye clinic for refractometry. Which of the following information should the nurse include in client teaching?
A)"You will need to wear sunglasses for a few hours after the exam."
B)"The surface of your eye will be numb while the doctor does the exam."
C)"You should not take any of your eye medicines before the examination."
D)"The doctor will shine a bright light into your eye during the examination."

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The pupil is dilated by using cycloplegic medications during refractometry. This effect will last several hours and cause photophobia. The other teaching would not be appropriate for a client who was having refractometry.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Client in the Eye Clinic