A patient's medication administration record include daily timolol maleate eye drops. The nurse should identify what goal of therapy when planning this patient's care?
A) Decrease intraocular pressure.
B) Constrict pupils.
C) Promote lacrimation.
D) Improve visual acuity.
A
Feedback:
The purpose of the administration of beta-blocking drugs such as timolol is to decrease the IOP. Beta-blockers are not used to promote lacrimation, improve vision, or constrict the pupils.
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