A client's intraocular pressure (IOP) is 28 mm Hg. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Educate the client on corneal transplantation.
b. Facilitate scheduling the eye surgery.
c. Plan to teach about drugs for glaucoma. d.
Refer the client to local Braille classes.
ANS: C
This increased IOP indicates glaucoma. The nurse's main responsibility is teaching the client about drug therapy. Corneal transplantation is not used in glaucoma. Eye surgery is not indicated at this time. Braille classes are also not indicated at this time.
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