The nurse at a public health clinic is assessing a patient who complains of itching and burning eyes. Upon assessment, the nurse finds that the patient's eyes are red and have a thin, watery discharge
The nurse understands that these findings are consistent with a. photophobia.
b. macular degeneration.
c. allergic conjunctivitis.
d. glaucoma.
C
Allergic conjunctivitis is manifested by itching, burning eyes that produce a thin, watery dis-charge.
Photophobia is manifested by sensitivity to light.
Macular degeneration is manifested by painless, progressively blurred central vision.
Glaucoma is manifested by progressive optic nerve damage.
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