The client asks the nurse which OTC medication will lubricate the eye and cause vasoconstriction. Which response by the nurse is correct?
1. "Oxymetazoline (OcuClear)."
2. "Betaxolol (Betaoptic)."
3. "Polyvinyl alcohol (Liquifilm)."
4. "Lanolin alcohol (Lacri-lube)."
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Rationale 1:Oxymetazoline (OcuClear) is a lubricant that causes vasoconstriction.
Rationale 2:Betaxolol (Betaoptic) is a beta-adrenergic blocker used to decrease the formation of aqueous humor.
Rationale 3: Polyvinyl alcohol (Liquifilm) does not cause vasoconstriction.
Rationale 4: Lanolin alcohol (Lacri-lube) does not cause vasoconstriction.
Global Rationale: Oxymetazoline (OcuClear) is a lubricant that causes vasoconstriction.
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