The client has glaucoma. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that a client's medical regimen could have contributed to the onset of glaucoma?
1. Taking a beta blocker to treat hypertension
2. Occasional use of antihistamines for allergies
3. Taking glucocorticoids to treat arthritis
4. Regular use of an antidepressant drug
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Rationale 1: Hypertension can be a factor, but beta blockers may be used to treat glaucoma.
Rationale 2: Occasional use of antihistamines for allergies should not be a factor.
Rationale 3: Glucocorticoids can contribute to the development of cataracts but not glaucoma.
Rationale 4: Some antidepressant drugs are associated with development of glaucoma.
Global Rationale: Some antidepressant drugs are associated with development of glaucoma. Hypertension can be a factor, but beta blockers may be used to treat glaucoma. Occasional use of antihistamines for allergies should not be a factor. Glucocorticoids can contribute to the development of cataracts but not glaucoma.
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