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During an assessment, the nurse determines that a client is experiencing sympathetic responses. Which of the following did the nurse assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Decreased heart rate
  2. Increased bowel sounds
  3. Dilated pupils
  4. Increased heart rate
  5. Increased blood pressure
  6. Increased respiratory rate

Question 2

The nurse realizes that the best medication treatment for open-angle glaucoma would be:
 
  1. timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops.
  2. latanoprost (Xalatan) eyedrops.
  3. timolol (Timoptic) and Latanoprost (Xalatan) eyedrops.
  4. metoprolol oral medication.



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Answer to Question 1

3, 4, 5, 6
Assessment findings consistent with a sympathetic response include dilated pupils, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and increased respiratory rate. Assessment findings consistent with a parasympathetic response include decreased heart rate and increased bowel sounds.

Answer to Question 2

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For the best effect in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma, timolol (Timoptic) and latanoprost (Xalatan) should be prescribed together. Metoprolol is not prescribed for open-angle glaucoma.





 

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