A client has been admitted to the hospital with acute glomerulonephritis. The nurse plans to collect data and initially asks the client about a recent history of:

a) "I should call the clinic before taking any over-the-counter medications.": Over-the-counter medications, especially decongestants and antihistamines, can increase intraocular pressure and should be used with caution in glaucoma patients.
b) "Every two years I will need to have my vision checked by an eye doctor.": This is incorrect because glaucoma patients need more frequent eye exams, typically every 6 to 12 months.
c) "If I forget to take my eye drops, I should wait until the next time they are due.": The client should take the missed dose as soon as remembered, unless it is close to the next scheduled dose. Waiting could result in elevated intraocular pressure.
d) "When my vision improves, I will be able to stop taking the eye drops.": Vision may not improve with glaucoma treatment, and medications should be taken consistently to manage intraocular pressure, even if symptoms are controlled.

a) "Cochlear implants cannot enable you to discriminate speech." Cochlear implants improve the ability to hear and discriminate speech, especially in individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. The statement is inaccurate.
b) "Complications of cochlear implant are often disabling." While cochlear implants may have risks such as infection or device failure, these complications are typically not disabling and can often be addressed with medical intervention.
c) "Results vary from minimal to excellent improvement in hearing." The effectiveness of cochlear implants varies from patient to patient. Some individuals experience significant improvement in hearing and speech discrimination, while others may have minimal benefits, depending on factors such as age, duration of deafness, and overall health.
d) "This procedure restores perfect hearing in 99% of patients." Cochlear implants do not restore perfect hearing. While they can significantly improve hearing in many cases, the degree of improvement varies, and not all patients achieve perfect hearing.