A client is being treated for acute closed-angle glaucoma.Immediate treatment to reduce the client's intraocular pressure would include:

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The immediate treatment for acute closed-angle glaucoma is to decrease the intraocular pressure. Mannitol, administered intravenously, is a medication that can rapidly reduce intraocular pressure by drawing fluid out of the eye and into the bloodstream. Morphine sulfate and antihistamines are not used to treat glaucoma, and tricyclic antidepressants are not appropriate for acute treatment of elevated intraocular pressure.

A Client Is Being Treated for Acute Closed-Angle Glaucoma