A client newly diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma has been prescribed timolol (Timoptic).Prior to administering this medication,which condition in the client's history should the nurse immediately inform the prescriber about?

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Timolol is a beta-adrenergic blockers medication, which can worsen asthma symptoms. Therefore, the nurse should inform the prescriber immediately if the client has a history of asthma.

A Client Newly Diagnosed with Open-Angle Glaucoma Has Been Prescribed