What statement by the patient would alert the nurse to notify the provider regarding Timolol eye drops?

Timolol is a non-selective beta-blocker used in the treatment of glaucoma and elevated intraocular pressure. It can affect systemic beta-adrenergic receptors, which can have implications for patients with certain respiratory conditions. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is particularly relevant because non-selective beta-blockers can potentially exacerbate bronchospasm in patients with underlying respiratory issues.

When a patient with COPD is prescribed Timolol, the nurse must be alert to the potential for respiratory complications like wheezing or increased shortness of breath, and this health history would warrant notifying the provider. This action ensures that the patient's respiratory status is closely monitored, and it allows for consideration of alternative treatments that would not pose the same risk to their respiratory health.