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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma and a prescription for timolol ophthalmic drops.
For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?.

Bradycardia

Seizures.

Hypertension.

Anemia.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale:

Timolol is a non-selective beta blocker that can slow heart rate, leading to bradycardia.

Choice B rationale:

Seizures are not a common side effect of timolol.

Choice C rationale:

Timolol is used to decrease intraocular pressure, not blood pressure.

Choice D rationale:

Anemia is not a known side effect of timolol.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Atenolol does not typically cause hypokalemia.

Choice B rationale:

Neutropenia is not a common side effect of atenolol.

Choice C rationale:

Anemia is not typically associated with atenolol use.

Choice D rationale:

Atenolol, a beta blocker, can cause bradycardia, or a slow heart rate, as a side effect.

A. Upward and outward. B. Down and outward. C. Down and backward. D. Upward and backward.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Pulling the auricle upward and outward is the correct method for adults and children over 3 years old.

Choice B rationale:

Pulling the auricle down and outward is not the correct method for any age group.

Choice C rationale:

Pulling the auricle down and backward is the correct method for children under 3 years old.

Choice D rationale:

Pulling the auricle upward and backward is not the correct method for children under 3 years old.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma and a prescription for timolol ophthalmic drops. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma and a prescription for timolol ophthalmic drops.
For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?.