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ATI Medical Surgical Nursing, Care of Patients with Eye and Vision Problems

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ATI Medical Surgical Nursing, Care of Patients with Eye and Vision Problems 1. A client is using an ophthalmic beta-blocking agent for the treatment of glaucoma. Which instruction does the nurse give... to the client to prevent orthostatic hypotension? a. “Change positions quickly after administering the drops.” b. “Take your pulse at least four times daily.” c. “Apply pressure to the inside corner of your eye when administering the drops.” d. “Lay down for 10 minutes after administering the drops.” ANS: C Nasal punctal occlusion during eyedrop instillation keeps the drug in contact with the eye structures longer and decreases systemic absorption and side effects. Systemic distribution of the drug is what may cause orthostatic hypotension. The other answers will not help prevent orthostatic hypotension. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application/Applying or higher REF: N/A TOP: Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity (Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies—Adverse Effects/Contraindications/Side Effects/Interactions) MSC: Integrated Process: Nursing Process (Implementation) [Show More]

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