In planning the care of a client with Crohn's disease for 10 years who has developed Sjögren's syndrome, the nurse would include
A) applying frequent cool soaks.
B) cleansing the eye to remove crusts.
C) instilling lubricating eye drops frequently.
D) reducing lighting in the room.

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Sjögren's syndrome is a condition is which tear secretion is reduced and is associated with several systemic disorders, including Crohn's disease. Frequent instillation of lubricating eye drops or ointment is effective in most cases. The other options are not treatments for this condition.

In Planning the Care of a Client with Crohn's Disease