The practical nurse (PN) is reviewing instructions for the use of pilocarpine ophthalmic drops with a client who has glaucoma. The client replies that the drops should be used to anesthetize the eye if eye pain is experienced. What action should the PN implement?

Reassure the client that the drops will not be needed often since eye pain in glaucoma is not common.

Reteach the client about the action of the eye drops to decrease pressure in the eyes.

Document in the chart that the client understands the action and use of the eye drops.

Explain to the client that the eye drops do provide pain relief, but do not anesthetize the eyes.