The nurse considers in planning care for a patient with glaucoma that this disorder is caused by:
1. cloudiness in the lens.
2. an increase in intraocular pressure.
3. failed eye surgery.
4. retinal tears.
2
Glaucoma is caused by an increase in intraocular pressure.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 1179
OBJ: 6 TOP: Glaucoma KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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