A patient is receiving ocular cyclosporine
(Restasis) and also has an order for an artificial tears product. The nurse includes which instructions in the teaching plan for these medications?
a. These two eye drugs cannot be given together. Let's check with your prescriber.
b. You may take these two drugs together at the same time.
c. First take the artificial tears, and then take the Restasis after 5 minutes.
d. Take the Restasis first, and then wait 15 minutes before taking the artificial tears.
Question 2
The nurse is administering antibiotic eyedrops
to a patient for the first time. After the first drop is given, the patient states, That eyedrop is making my eye sting Is that normal? Which is the best response by the nurse?
a. That's unusual. Let me rinse the medication from your eye.
b. Sometimes these eyedrops may cause burning and stinging, but it should go away soon.
c. These may be serious side effects, so I will notify your doctor before the next dose is due.
d. Let's wait and see if these effects happen the next time you receive these drops.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
Each patient is greeted by the receptionist.
Instruct the patient to use an applicator to apply a small amount of stool in the appropriate boxes ...
Assisting a falling patient.
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