The nurse prepares a health teaching plan for the client with glaucoma. Which important nursing intervention are included for this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Instruct the client to report changes in vision and breathing.
b. Maintain sterile technique and prevent dropper contamination during administration of eyedrops.
c. Include return demonstration only with geriatric clients.
d. Wait 10 minutes to instill the second eye medication to be given at the same time.
Answer:
a. Instruct the client to report changes in vision and breathing.
b. Maintain sterile technique and prevent dropper
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