A patient is prescribed an ophthalmic beta
blocking agent for the treatment of glaucoma. Which precaution is most important to teach the patient to prevent orthostatic hypotension?
a. "Change positions slowly."
b. "Take your pulse rate at least four times each day."
c. "Be sure to lie down for at least 10 minutes after putting the drops into your eyes."
d. "Apply pressure to the inside corner of your eye when putting the drops into the eye."
ANS: D
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