A 15-year-old client with complaints of night blindness, nearsightedness, and tunnel vision has been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. Which of the following statements are true in a client with retinitis pigmentosa?
A) Cataracts and glaucoma are uncommon in clients with retinitis pigmentosa.
B) Retinitis pigmentosa generally occurs owing to a viral infection of the eye.
C) Retinitis pigmentosa is often associated with hearing disorders.
D) The client is advised to avoid using dark glasses during the day.
C
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Clients with retinitis pigmentosa often develop hearing disorders along with macular degeneration. Retinitis pigmentosa is often associated with other ocular disorders, such as cataracts, glaucoma, or blind spots. Retinitis pigmentosa is a hereditary condition and is not caused by viral infections. The client with retinitis pigmentosa is usually advised to wear dark glasses in bright sunlight to avoid further eye irritation and to enhance remaining vision.
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