A client is prescribed loteprednol etabonate. The nurse recognizes further teaching is needed when the client responds:
a. "This is one of the newest eye medications for seasonal allergies."
b. "This medication will clear up the viral infection in my eye."
c. "This drug is a corticosteroid medication."
d. "This medication will not aggravate my glaucoma."
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this medication.
B Correct: Corticosteroids should not be used in the presence of a fungal or viral eye infection because they may facilitate their spread.
C Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this medication.
D Incorrect: This indicates client understanding of this medication.
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