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casperchen82

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The client has glaucoma. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that a client's medical regimen could have contributed to onset of glaucoma?
 
  1. Taking a beta blocker to treat hypertension
  2. Occasional use of antihistamines for allergies
  3. Taking glucocorticoids to treat arthritis
  4. Regular use of an antidepressant drug

Question 2

The nurse has taught the client about open-angle glaucoma. The nurse evaluates learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
 
  1. The eyedrops only need to be used when my eyes hurt.
  2. I will need to continually increase the dose of my eyedrops.
  3. I can stop the eyedrops when the glaucoma has resolved.
  4. I must use my eyedrops as prescribed for the rest of my life.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Hypertension can be a factor, but beta blockers may be used to treat glaucoma.
Rationale 2: Occasional use of antihistamines for allergies should not be a factor.
Rationale 3: Glucocorticoids can contribute to the development of cataracts, but not glaucoma.
Rationale 4: Some antidepressant drugs are associated with development of glaucoma.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Eyedrops must be used continuously; most clients with glaucoma do not experience eye pain.
Rationale 2: Increasing the dosage of eyedrops is only necessary if the ocular pressure is not controlled; this must be determined by the physician, not the client.
Rationale 3: Glaucoma can be controlled, but it will not resolve: the client cannot stop using the eyedrops.
Rationale 4: Glaucoma can be controlled, but not cured; the client must use eyedrops for the rest of his life.





 

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