When performing an assessment of the client's pupils, the nurse notes that the client's right pupil appears dilated, with a sluggish pupillary response to light
Which disorder and its re-lated treatment in this client's history would account for this finding? A. Coronary artery disease and beta blockers
B. Diabetes mellitus and oral glycemic reducing agents
C. Glaucoma and intraocular pressure–reducing eye drops
D. Myopia and corrective laser surgery
C
Clients with glaucoma who are being treated with eye drops have unequal pupils, especially if only one eye is being treated. The papillary reaction to light also is slowed by the use of eye drops for glaucoma.
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a. 50%. c. 95%. b. 70%. d. 10%.
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