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A Client with Glaucoma Has Been Prescribed Timolol (Timoptic)ophthalmic Drops

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A client with glaucoma has been prescribed timolol (Timoptic) ophthalmic drops.The patient reports burning and blurry vision when she instills 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) "These problems might indicate another eye problem.Be sure to tell your ophthalmologist about these concerns."
D) "In order to preserve your eyesight, it is important to keep using these drops.It is normal to experience temporary burning."

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