An older adult client prescribed eye drops as treatment for glaucoma is experiencing a change in eye color after using the medication. When the client asks why this is occurring, which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "This is an expected side effect of the medication."
B) "What do you mean that your eyes have changed color?"
C) "This is unusual; please come in for an evaluation."
D) "Are you sure that your eyes have changed color?"
Answer: A
The iris may change color with the medication; this is expected. It is not unusual for the eyes to change color; this is an expected reaction. The client has said the eye color is changing; it is condescending to ask if the client is sure. Asking the client what is meant by saying the eyes have changed color does not make sense; the client means the eyes have changed color.
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