315 HESI Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update A client with open-angle glaucoma is using pilocarpine ophthalmic solution, a miotic agent. Which action should the nurse at the eye clinic include in evaluating the effectiveness of the medi

315 HESI Exam questions and answers Graded A+ latest update A client with open-angle glaucoma is using pilocarpine ophthalmic solution, a miotic agent. Which action should the nurse at the eye clinic include in evaluating the effectiveness of the medication? A. Check amount of draining from each eye. B. Use Snellen chart to assess visual acuity. C. Review eye pressure measurements. D. Palpate eyelids for decreased swelling. C. Review eye pressure measurements. Pilocarpine reduces intraocular pressure by contracting the ciliary muscle and increasing aqueous humor outflow through the trabecular meshwork. Monitoring intraocular pressure is the most accurate way to evaluate the drug's effectiveness. The nurse is discussing the clients' pain management with a student nurse. Choose the most likely option