A nurse is administering cholinergic eye drops to a client. The nurse would be alert for which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply
A) Nausea
B) Headache
C) Nasal congestion
D) Decreased visual acuity
E) Decreased auditory acuity
Ans: B, D
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Cholinergic eye drops are used to treat glaucoma. Topical administration usually produces few adverse reactions, but a temporary reduction of visual acuity and headache may occur.
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