A nurse is providing care to a client who is receiving an ophthalmic cholinergic drug. When reviewing the client's medical history, which of the following, if found, would the nurse identify as a contraindication?

A) Cataracts
B) Diabetic retinopathy
C) Megacolon
D) Corneal abrasion


Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should know that ophthalmic cholinergic drugs are contraindicated in clients with corneal abrasions. The use of ophthalmic cholinergic drugs is not contraindicated in clients with cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, or megacolon. Cholinergic drugs are used cautiously in clients with megacolon.

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