The nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed pilocarpine 1% eye drops every 6 hours. The nurse understands that which of these is the expected outcome for this medication?
a. Prevention of dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva
b. Reduction of inflammation of the iris and choroids
c. Dilation of the pupil by paralyzing the ciliary muscle
d. Promotion of drainage of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye
ANS: D
Promotion of drainage of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye reduces pressure in the eye as the fluid does not build up.
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During the performance of which standard of care would the nurse discover the need for Meals on Wheels?
1. Diagnosis 2. Planning 3. Assessment 4. Implementation