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A Patient with Glaucoma Is Prescribed Pilocarpine 1% Eye Drops

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A patient with glaucoma is prescribed pilocarpine 1% eye drops every 6 hours.What outcome should the nurse expect from this medication?


A) Reduction of inflammation of the iris and choroids
B) Prevention of dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva
C) Dilation of the pupil by paralyzing the ciliary muscle
D) Promotion of drainage of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye

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