A older client is prescribed pilocarpine. The best method to determine the effectiveness of the teaching is:
a. instruct the client to be sure to take this medication as prescribed.
b. have the client verbalize understanding of the instructions.
c. have client demonstrate how to administer these eye drops.
d. be sure the client's daughter also knows how to administer this medication.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is implementation, not evaluation.
B Incorrect: Although important, this is not the best method of evaluating the client's ability to administer this medication.
C Correct: This is the appropriate method of evaluating the client's understanding of this cholinergic medication for glaucoma.
D Incorrect: This is not the best method.
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