The nurse is assessing the patient for symptoms related to a new diagnosis of acute angle-closure glaucoma. Which of the following is a symptom of acute angle-closure glaucoma?
A) Vertigo
B) Floaters in the vision
C) Seeing halos around lights
D) Double vision in the evening
Ans: C
Feedback: Clinical manifestations associated with glaucoma include seeing halos around lights, problems focusing, difficulty adjusting the eyes in low lighting, and loss of peripheral vision.
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