The client with long-standing primary open-angle glaucoma and loss of 60% of her visual fields is about to undergo surgical treatment to create a new drainage channel for the aqueous humor
Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a lack of understand-ing regarding this treatment? A. "I will probably not regain my total vision again for at least 2 weeks."
B. "I will not take any aspirin for the first 2 weeks after surgery."
C. "I will wear the eye patch all the time until the doctor says it is okay to stop."
D. "I will call the doctor immediately if I have severe eye pain or brow pain."
A
Surgery for glaucoma does not correct vision that is lost; it relieves pressure to prevent further loss.
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