The nurse is evaluating a client's physical assessment with the medical history and treatment plan. The nurse notes that the client's right pupil appears dilated, with a sluggish pupillary response to light
Which disorder and related treatment does this physical finding correlate with? a. Coronary artery disease and beta blockers
b. Diabetes mellitus and oral glycemic re-ducing agents
c. Glaucoma and intraocular pres-sure–reducing eyedrops
d. Myopia and corrective laser surgery
C
Clients with glaucoma who are being treated with eyedrops have unequal pupils, especially if only one eye is being treated. The pupillary reaction to light is slowed by the use of eyedrops for glaucoma. The other disorders and treatments do not correlate with the clinical assessment.
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1. Lomefloxacin 2. Sodium bicarbonate 3. Calcium iodine 4. Furosemide
The patient has the right to refuse treatment.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Gram-positive cocci would appear as ________ under the microscope.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).