Question

A nurse is providing client and family instructions for a client who has been recently diagnosed with glaucoma. Which statement indicates that the client's family member needs additional instruction regarding the eye drop application of pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopto Carpine)? Select all that apply.

Option 1: "The medication needs to be applied to the lower eyelid."
Option 2: "I should apply the eye drops only when the symptoms are severe."
Option 3: "I need to massage the eye after applying the drops."
Option 4: "It's important to wait at least 5 minutes between applying different eye medications."

Answer 1

Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. The correct statements are Option 1 and Option 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

The family member needs additional instruction regarding the eye drop application of pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopod Caprine) if they make statements 2 and 3. Statement 2, "I should apply the eye drops only when the symptoms are severe," is incorrect because pilocarpine eye drops should be used as prescribed by the healthcare provider, regardless of symptom severity. Statement 3, "I need to massage the eye after applying the drops," is also incorrect because massaging the eye after applying the drops can increase the risk of adverse effects. The correct statements are option 1 and option 4:

• Option 1: "The medication needs to be applied to the lower eyelid."
• Option 4: "It's important to wait at least 5 minutes between applying different eye medications."