Betaxolol (Betoptic) eye drops have been prescribed for the client with glaucoma. The nurse monitoring this client for side effects of the medication would place highest priority on which of the following?
1. Pulse rate
2. Blood glucose
3. Respiratory rate
4. Oxygen saturation
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Rationale: Betaxolol is a -adrenergic blocking agent, as well as an antiglaucoma medication. Nursing assessments include monitoring the blood pressure for hypotension and assessing the pulse for strength, weakness, irregular rate, and bradycardia. The nurse also assesses for evidence of heart failure, manifested by dizziness, night cough, peripheral edema, and distended neck veins.
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