A client with open-angle glaucoma is prescribed an alpha₂-adrenergic agonist.What will the nurse instruct the client about this medication?
Select all that apply.

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A client with open-angle glaucoma is prescribed an alpha₂-adrenergic agonist.What will the nurse instruct the client about this medication? Select all that apply.

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Alpha-adrenergic agonists used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma can cause side effects such as a foreign body sensation in the eye (A), headaches and drowsiness (B), blurred vision (C), and occasionally nervousness or anxiety (D). Acute eye pain (E) is not an expected side effect and should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately as it could indicate a serious problem.

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