A patient has received phenylephrine for measurement of refraction. The nurse provides education about the adverse effects associated with phenylephrine. Which statement made by the patient demonstrates a need for further teaching?
a. "I may experience ocular pain."
b. "I may experience cloudy vision."
c. "My brows may ache."
d. "My sinuses may be inflamed."
ANS: D
Inflamed sinuses are not an adverse effect of phenylephrine; further teaching is required.
Adverse effects associated with phenylephrine are ocular pain, corneal clouding, and brow ache; no further teaching is needed.
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