The nurse is administering dipivefrin (Propine). What assessment finding may be noted in response to this medication?
a. BP 80/50
b. Pulse 112
c. Respirations 16
d. Temperature 98.8
B
Sympathomimetic drugs such as dipivefrin are used to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing aqueous outflow. They can cause tachycardia and hypertension.
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