When caring for a client receiving an ophthalmic corticosteroid, the nurse should:
a. monitor the client for headache and blurred vision.
b. test the client's intraocular pressure every four hours.
c. monitor the client's temperature every four hours.
d. instruct the client to return to the clinic for each medication administration.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Ophthalmic corticosteroids can increase intraocular pressure, causing headache and blurred vision, which may be the first manifestation for the nurse to note.
B Incorrect: This is not a feasible or realistic action.
C Incorrect: Ophthalmic corticosteroids do not pose the increased risk of infection that systemic corticosteroids do.
D Incorrect: This is unrealistic and not necessary.
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