Which assessment is most important to perform after administering the first dose of dipivefrin (Propine) to a patient with glaucoma?
a. Compare urine output with fluid intake.
b. Listen to breath sounds bilaterally.
c. Assess level of consciousness.
d. Check pupil size.
ANS: C
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