A Client Is Being Treated for Acute Closed-Angle Glaucoma

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client is being treated for acute closed-angle glaucoma.Immediate treatment to reduce the client's intraocular pressure would include:

• A)morphine sulfate to reduce blood pressure.
• B)antihistamines for sedation.
• C)mannitol administered intravenously.
• D)tricyclic antidepressants to relieve anxiety.

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Definitions:

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that plays a significant role in the immune system, defending the body against infection.

Cancer Cells

Abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and can invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and breathing.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response.