The client tells the nurse that when he uses his timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops, they sting his eyes. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Hold the next dose and contact your physician."
2. "This is a normal and expected effect of the drops."
3. "Your eyedrops may have expired; check the date."
4. "You should wash your eyes immediately with saline."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The physician does not need to be contacted; stinging is a normal effect of the eyedrops.
Rationale 2: It is normal for eyedrops to cause stinging when used.
Rationale 3: The drops should cause stinging; it means they have not expired.
Rationale 4: Washing the eye with saline will dilute the eyedrops; this is not recommended.
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