The nurse is evaluating instructions provided to a client with ...

[SO00]

The nurse is evaluating instructions provided to a client with glaucoma. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
 
  A) The eye drops only need to be used when my eyes hurt.
  B) I can stop the eye drops when the glaucoma has resolved.
  C) I must use my eye drops as prescribed for the rest of my life.
  D) I will need to continually increase the dose of my eye drops.

Question 2

The nurse is planning instruction for a client who is newly diagnosed with glaucoma. What should be included in this teaching?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Expect eye pain with the condition.
  B) Explanation of how permanent blindness will not occur
  C) Method to self-administer prescribed eye medication
  D) Importance of attending follow-up appointments with the physician
  E) Avoiding over-the-counter medication unless discussed with the physician

[ndhahbi]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Glaucoma can be controlled but not cured; the client must use eye drops for the rest of his life. Glaucoma can be controlled, but it will not resolve, so the client cannot stop using the eye drops. Eye drops must be used continuously; most clients with glaucoma do not experience eye pain. Increasing the dosage of eye drops is only necessary if the ocular pressure is not controlled; this must be determined by the physician, not the client.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C, D, E

When instructing a client on how to manage the diagnosis of glaucoma, the nurse should include why the client needs to avoid over-the-counter medication unless discussed with the physician, the method to self-administer prescribed eye medication, and the importance of attending follow-up appointments with the physician. The nurse has no way of knowing if the client will develop blindness. Eye pain is not to be expected and should be reported to the physician.

[SO00]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[recede]

Excellent