The nurse is performing patient teaching with a patient newly diagnosed with glaucoma. The nurse teaches the patient that this disease has a familial tendency
How often would the nurse tell the patient that family members should undergo examination for the detection of glaucoma?
A) At least monthly
B) At least once every 2 years
C) At least once every 5 years
D) At least once every 10 years
Ans: B
Feedback: Glaucoma has a family tendency and family members should be encouraged to undergo examinations at least once every 2 years to detect glaucoma early. Testing on a monthly basis is not necessary and excessive. This makes options A, C, and D incorrect.
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