The client is being admitted to the ambulatory surgery unit for cataract surgery. Prior to surgery, a pilocarpine eye solution is ordered. What contraindication does the nurse know would prevent this client from receiving this medication?

a. History of retinal detachment
b. History of cardiovascular disease
c. History of glaucoma
d. History of subconjunctival hemorrhage


a. History of retinal detachment
FEEDBACK:
a. A pilocarpine eye solution is contraindicated with a history of retinal detachment.
b. A pilocarpine eye solution is contraindicated with something else. .
c. A pilocarpine eye solution is contraindicated with something else. .
d. A pilocarpine eye solution is contraindicated with something else. .

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