A nurse informs a client who is prescribed meloxicam that he might experience visual disturbances. The client asks the nurse what types of visual disturbances may occur. Which of the following would the nurse include in the response? Select all that apply
A) Double vision
B) Irreversible loss of color vision
C) Sensitivity to light
D) Blurred vision
E) Halos around objects
Ans: A, C, D
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The nurse should tell the client that NSAIDs like meloxicam can cause visual disturbances including blurred or diminished vision, double vision, swollen or irritated eyes, photophobia, and reversible loss of color vision.
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