The nurse is planning instruction for a client who is newly diagnosed with glaucoma. What should be included in this teaching?
Select all that apply.
A) Expect eye pain with the condition.
B) Explanation of how permanent blindness will not occur
C) Method to self-administer prescribed eye medication
D) Importance of attending follow-up appointments with the physician
E) Avoiding over-the-counter medication unless discussed with the physician
Answer: C, D, E
When instructing a client on how to manage the diagnosis of glaucoma, the nurse should include why the client needs to avoid over-the-counter medication unless discussed with the physician, the method to self-administer prescribed eye medication, and the importance of attending follow-up appointments with the physician. The nurse has no way of knowing if the client will develop blindness. Eye pain is not to be expected and should be reported to the physician.
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