The nurse should instruct a client, diagnosed with glaucoma, that the purpose of medication is to:
1. help dry up excess secretions.
2. lower the intraocular pressure.
3. strengthen the muscles of the eye.
4. improve the vision in the eye.
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Glaucoma is a disease that relates to the increase of intraocular pressure. The medication given will decrease this intraocular pressure. Medication for glaucoma is not used to help dry up excess secretions, strengthen the eye muscles, or improve vision.
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