A client tells the nurse that the timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops sting their eyes. Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "Hold the next dose and contact your healthcare provider."
B. "This is a normal and expected effect of the drops."
C. "Your eyedrops may have expired; check the date."
D. "You should flush your eyes immediately with saline."
Answer: B
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1. pulmonary edema 2. acute asthma 3. pneumonia and/or tuberculosis 4. bacterial infection
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Why do you stop the student? What will be an ideal response?