The Nurse Instructs a Client Who Has Been Prescribed Cyclopentolate

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs a client who has been prescribed cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) about appropriate safety measures. Additional teaching is required if the client states:

• A) "I might experience a dry mouth until the effects of the medication are gone."
• B) "I will avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until the effects of the medication are gone."
• C) "I will wear dark glasses until the light sensitivity and blurred vision have resolved."
• D) "I will use sunscreen when outdoors because of the risk of sunburn due to photosensitivity."

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Definitions:

Barriers

Obstacles or impediments that hinder progress or the achievement of objectives.

Effective Listening

The process of actively understanding, interpreting, and responding to the messages communicated by others.

Communication

The process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, feelings, and messages through verbal or nonverbal means.

Darting Eyes

Rapid eye movements that can indicate nervousness, discomfort, or the search for visual cues in communication.