Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States
The nurse providing health promotion materials should focus information on which issues contributing to that statistic? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Delayed recognition of glaucoma
2. Noncompliance in using eyedrops once diagnosed
3. Lack of understanding of the seriousness of the disorder
4. Difficulty achieving normal pressure readings once glaucoma is established
5. Reluctance to seek treatment due to social stigma of the disease
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Glaucoma is often silent and requires professional assessment for diagnosis. Many people do not realize they have glaucoma.
Rationale 2: People diagnosed with glaucoma sometimes do not use eyedrops correctly or consistently once symptoms of glaucoma are controlled.
Rationale 3: Many people do not understand how serious glaucoma is and that it can result in blindness.
Rationale 4: Glaucoma is easily treated once diagnosed.
Rationale 5: There is no social stigma associated with glaucoma.
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