A nurse is caring for a client with glaucoma who is prescribed a topical beta-adrenergic blocking agent. When teaching this client about the medication, which will the nurse include?
A) Relaxes the ciliary muscle, improving the outflow of aqueous humor and reducing intraocular pressure.
B) May cause blurred vision and stinging.
C) When used long term, causes permanent darkening of the iris of the eye and eyebrows.
D) Reduces intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humor in the ciliary body.
Question 2
A nurse is educating a client with glaucoma about the different types of the disease. Which statement is appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
A) Angle-closure glaucoma is the most common form of glaucoma among adults.
B) Open-angle glaucoma usually affects only one eye at a time.
C) Open-angle glaucoma occurs more frequently in Latinos and African-Americans.
D) Episodes of angle-closure glaucoma usually affect both eyes at a time.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
A parish nurse checks the blood pressure of a church member
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions
Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale