A Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Glaucoma Who

question 45

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client with glaucoma who is prescribed an ophthalmic beta-adrenergic blocking agent. When teaching the client about the therapeutic action of this medication, which of the following statements should the nurse include?

• A)"This drug reduces pressure in the eye by relaxing the muscles of the eye."
• B)"This medication only needs to be taken when eye pain is experienced."
• C)"Systemic absorption may occur, resulting in hypotension, bradycardia, and shortness of breath."
• D)"This drug reduces intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye."

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