The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Been

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has been using timolol (Timoptic) to manage glaucoma. Which assessment finding supports an adverse effect associated with systemic absorption of the drug?

• A)Eye pain
• B)Heart rate of 57
• C)Urinary frequency
• D)Blurred vision

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Definitions:

Lesions

Any abnormal damage or change in the tissue of an organism, usually due to injury or disease.

Stratum Corneum

The most superficial layer of the epidermis of the skin.

Epidermis

The most external layer of the skin, responsible for creating the skin tone and serving as a waterproof barrier.

Impermeable

The quality of a material or membrane that does not allow fluids or gases to pass through it.