A patient is started on latanoprost for glaucoma. The nurse should include which information in the patient education?
a. The drug may produce drowsiness, so use caution when driving or operating dangerous machinery.
b. Nausea and vomiting are common side effects, and antiemetic drugs may be needed.
c. Hypotension is common with this agent, so caution should be used when changing positions.
d. The drug may cause a harmless, heightened brown pigmentation of the irides.
d
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