A 78-year-old client states, "I often have dry eyes, it is bothersome and irritating." What intervention should the nurse recommend?
A) Daily rinses with tap water
B) A medication vacation to determine if medications are the cause
C) Use of over-the-counter artificial tears
D) Keeping eyes closed for 3 to 5 minutes each hour
Ans: C
For most older adults with dry eyes, the use of over-the-counter artificial tears or ocular lubricants usually will relieve symptoms. It would be inappropriate for the nurse to independently recommend a cessation of medication. Rinsing with tap water and keeping the eyes closed are not recommended interventions.
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