A Client with Glaucoma Is Being Treated with Timolol (Timoptic)ophthalmic

question 10

Multiple Choice

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."

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