A client is prescribed an ophthalmic adrenergic agonist medication. What should the nurse include when instructing the client about this medication?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Wear sunglasses when going out of doors.
2. Talk with the health care provider before using soft contact lenses.
3. Wear sunglasses when exposed to indoor bright lights.
4. Stinging will occur temporarily after instilling.
5. Eye irritation will continue for a week after discontinuing the medication.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: This medication causes photosensitivity, and sunglasses may be needed for outdoor activities.
Rationale 2: Soft contact lens users should check with the health care provider before using because some preparations may stain lenses.
Rationale 3: This medication causes photosensitivity, and sunglasses may be needed in bright indoor light.
Rationale 4: Stinging will occur for a brief period after instilling.
Rationale 5: The health care provider should be notified if irritation occurs beyond 12 hours after the drug has been discontinued.
Global Rationale: This medication causes photosensitivity, and sunglasses may be needed for outdoor activities or bright indoor light. Soft contact lens users should check with the health care provider before using because some preparations may stain lenses. Stinging will occur for a brief period after instilling. The health care provider should be notified if irritation occurs beyond 12 hours after the drug has been discontinued.
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