Reference no: EM133817442

Question

The nurse is educating a client diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma about the prescribed ophthalmic medication bimatoprost. Which statement made by the client establishes the need for further clarification? "Soft contact lenses may remain in place when administering the medication." "I will wash my hands before application and avoid touching the dropper to my eye." "I will avoid bending over, heavy lifting, coughing, or straining during stool." "The drug helps slow the disease progression by decreasing intraocular pressure."