A client is prescribed a beta blocker as treatment for glaucoma. ...

[mikaylakyoung]

A client is prescribed a beta blocker as treatment for glaucoma. What should the nurse instruct this client about this medication?
 
  A) Occlude the lacrimal duct after administration.
  B) Expect the fingers and toes to tingle.
  C) Measure weight daily.
  D) Expect to have eye pain.

Question 2

The nurse has identified the nursing diagnosis Disturbed Sensory Perception: Visual as appropriate for a client with glaucoma. Which intervention should be added to this client's plan of care?
 
  A) Keep bed rails in the low position.
  B) Assess coping mechanisms.
  C) Turn off lights when leaving the client's room.
  D) Provide assistance with meals and eating.

[mochi09]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Since systemic absorption may occur with beta blockers, the nurse should teach the client to close the eyes and occlude the lacrimal duct after administration to help reduce systemic absorption. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may cause tingling in the fingers and toes and may affect electrolyte balance, so the client should measure body weight daily. Eye pain is an adverse effect of prostaglandin analogs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

The client with visual disturbances might have difficulty maintaining good nutrition. The nurse should assist the client with meals and eating as necessary. The nurse should not turn out the lights in the room. The bed rails should be kept in the up position for client safety. Assessing coping mechanisms would be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis of Anxiety.