A nurse should teach a client who is receiving cycloplegic drug therapy to do which of the following?
A. "Wear sunglasses and do not drive or operate machinery until the drug wears off."
B. "Use at least a 30 SPF sunscreen agent when going outdoors."
C. "Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until the drug wears off."
D. "Turn up the lights indoors because visual acuity will be decreased in low-light environments."
A
Cycloplegic agents prevent accommodation of the iris, resulting in a widely dilated pupil. The pupil cannot accommodate to bright light, causing eye discomfort and pain.
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