A client with glaucoma is being treated with timolol (Timoptic) ophthalmic drops.The client complains of blurry vision and eye burning and does not want to continue to use the medication.How should the nurse respond?
A) "These are expected side effects for this type of medication and might lessen over time."
B) "If you place a finger over the inner part of your eyes,these problems should become less noticeable."
C) "In order to preserve your eyesight,it is important to keep using these drops.It is normal to experience temporary burning."
D) "These problems might indicate another eye problem.Be sure to tell your ophthalmologist about these concerns."
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: The nurse administers polyvinyl alcohol (Liquifilm)to a
Q2: The nurse is obtaining a history from
Q4: Which client should the nurse advise to
Q5: A client's canal of Schlemm in the
Q6: A client is prescribed an optic eye
Q7: A client,concerned about developing glaucoma because a
Q8: A client newly diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma
Q9: Prior to administering a beta blocker to
Q10: Which nursing diagnosis should receive highest priority
Q11: The nurse should encourage a client being
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents