The nurse is caring for a client with chronic bronchitis and a history of glaucoma.The nurse recognizes that which drug would not be an appropriate choice for the control of the client's bronchospasm?

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Ipratropium (Atrovent) is not an appropriate choice for a client with a history of glaucoma because it is an anticholinergic medication that can increase intraocular pressure, potentially worsening glaucoma.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Chronic Bronchitis