The Client Is Scheduled for an Eye Exam

question 4

Multiple Choice

The client is scheduled for an eye exam. Prior to the exam, the physician will put a cycloplegic drug, atropine sulfate (Isopto Atropine) , eyedrops in the client's eyes. What will the nurse teach the client about these eyedrops?

• A) The drugs will dilate the pupil and lubricate the eye to provide additional comfort during the examination.
• B) The drops will paralyze the muscles that move the eye so that examination can take place.
• C) The drops will dilate the pupil so that the physician can better visualize the retina during examination.
• D) The drops dilate the pupil and paralyze the ciliary muscle to prevent the lens from moving during examination.