The Nurse Explains to a Client That the Purpose of Using

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains to a client that the purpose of using betaxolol (Betoptic) , a selective beta-adrenergic blocker prescribed for clients with open-angle glaucoma, is to:

• A)Promote the flow of aqueous humor.
• B)Decrease the production of aqueous humor.
• C)Reduce the redness and irritation associated with glaucoma.
• D)Protect the optic nerve from the increased blood supply that could occur.

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