The client asks the nurse how glaucoma develops. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Having diabetes is a risk factor in the development of glaucoma."
2. "Glaucoma exists when the pressure in your eye is high enough to cause optic nerve damage."
3. "High blood pressure can certainly lead to the development of glaucoma."
4. "Having blue eyes is a risk factor in the development of glaucoma."
5. "Drugs like antihistamines and antidepressants can contribute to glaucoma."
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Having diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for glaucoma.
Rationale 2: Glaucoma occurs when the pressure in the eye is high enough to cause optic nerve damage.
Rationale 3: High blood pressure can lead to the development of glaucoma.
Rationale 4: Blue eyes are not a risk factor for the development of glaucoma.
Rationale 5: Medications like antihistamines and antidepressants can cause glaucoma.
Global Rationale: Having diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for glaucoma. Glaucoma occurs when the pressure in the eye is high enough to cause optic nerve damage. High blood pressure can lead to the development of glaucoma. Medications like antihistamines and antidepressants can cause glaucoma. Blue eyes are not a risk factor for the development of glaucoma.
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