What does the nurse plan to teach a patient who is prescribed ethosuximide (Zarontin) about going out of doors?
a. Move slowly to avoid dizziness.
b. Wear dark glasses when the sun is bright.
c. Be sure to wear long sleeves and a broad-brimmed hat.
d. Apply a strong sunscreen whenever you will be exposed to sunlight.
B
Ethosuximide can make the eyes more sensitive to light. Instruct patients to protect their eyes by wearing dark glasses when going out into bright light. Ethosuximide does not cause skin photo-sensitivity.
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