A patient is complaining of blurred vision after beginning medication therapy of propranolol (Inderal) and tamoxifen (Nolvadex). What is the nurse's best response(s)? Select all that apply.
1. "Both propranolol and tamoxifen have the side effect of blurred vision and should be reported."
2. "Scheduling an eye examination with an ophthalmologist would be a good idea."
3. "Blurred vision is not known to be caused by propranolol nor tamoxifen."
4. "Stop taking both medications since the blurred vision may result in blindness."
5. "Daily eye drops will make the blurred vision go away."
1. "Both propranolol and tamoxifen have the side effect of blurred vision and should be reported."
Explanation: 1. The side effects of propranolol (Inderal) include blurred vision and dry eyes.
2. The side effects of both these medications is blurred vision. An eye examination is not indicated at this time.
3. The side effects of both of these medications is blurred vision.
4. The side effects of both these medications is blurred vision and not blindness.
5. The blurred vision will not go away with daily eye drops.
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