A male client is receiving pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopto Carpine)

A male client is receiving pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopto Carpine)

A client with hypertension who has been taking labetalol for two weeks, reports a five pound (2.2 kg) weight gain. Which follow up assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?

a. capillary refill

b. body temperature

c. muscle strength d. breath sounds

A male client is receiving pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopto Carpine) ophthalmic drops for glaucoma. He calls the clinic and ask the nurse why he has difficulty seeing at night. What explanation should the nurse provide?

a. The eye drops slow pupil response to accommodate for darkness

b. The drops increase the fluid in the eyes and cloud the visual field

c. The drug can cause lens to become more opaque

d. The medication causes pupils to dilate which reduces night vision