The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving dipivefrin (Propine). Which abnormal finding is an expected side effect of this medication?
a. Blood pressure 80/50
b. Pulse 112
c. Respirations 8
d. Temperature 102.4
B
Sympathomimetic drugs such as dipivefrin are used to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing aqueous outflow. They can cause tachycardia and hypertension.
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