Which assessment is most important for the nurse 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.
C
Dipivefrin is an adrenergic agonist. A common side effect is drowsiness, which increases the pa-tient's risk for falls and other injuries. Although drugs from this class cause midriasis (pupillary dilation), this is an expected response and not a change that must be assessed.
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