A patient with open angle glaucoma who has been taking latanoprost drops in her eyes complains of severe pain in one eye, severe headache, and blurred vision in both eyes. What should the nurse do in response to this?
A. place the pt in a low light room
B. medicate the pt with an ordered narcotic pain reliever for the severe pain
C. document the Sx, these are expected sx
D. notify the HCP immediately
Ans: D. notify the HCP immediately
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