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A patient is taking timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops. The nurse assesses the patient’s pulse at 48 beats/min. What action by the nurse is the priority?
- Assess the patient for shortness of breath.
- Hold the eyedrops and notify the provider.
- Give the drops using punctal occlusion.
- Ask the patient about excessive salivation.