A patient is experiencing a systemic effect from eyedrops. Which assessment finding by the nurse is indicative of this?
a. Headache
b. Reddened eyes
c. Darkened conjunctiva
d. Elevated pulse and blood pressure
D
An unexpected outcome is noted when the patient experiences systemic effects from drops (e.g., increased heart rate and blood pressure from epinephrine, decreased heart rate and blood pressure from timolol). Local side effects include headache, bloodshot eyes, and local eye irritation.
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