Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
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A client admitted with glaucoma is being treated with miotic (pilocarpine) eye drops. Following administration of the medication, the nurse will note:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Miotics, such as pilocarpine, are administered to the client with glaucoma to cause pupillary constriction, thereby lowering intraocular pressure. Answer A is incorrect because miotics constrict the pupil. Answer B is incorrect because miotics do not diminish redness. Answer C is incorrect because miotics do not decrease edema of the cornea.