The patient is ordered to take Timolol for the treatment of glaucoma. Before administration the nurse will educate the patient about this new medication. Which of the following information is the MOST pertinent the nurse to include?
A. Measuring the heart rate because this medication can cause tachycardia.
B. Performing punctal occlusion after instilling the eye drops.Timolol is a beta blocker, and it is administered via eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma.
C. Avoid taking this medication with any other glaucoma medications.
D. Always administer this medication 1 minute before another type of glaucoma medication.