A patient has been diagnosed with glaucoma and the nurse is preparing health education regarding the patient's medication regimen
time that she will no longer require medication. How should the nurse best respond?
A) "You have a great attitude. This will likely shorten the amount of time that you need medications."
B) "In fact, glaucoma usually requires lifelong treatment with medications."
C) "Most people are treated until their intraocular pressure goes below 50 mm Hg."
D) "You can likely expect a minimum of 6 months of treatment."
Ans: B
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Glaucoma requires lifelong pharmacologic treatment. Normal intraocular pressure is between 10 and 21 mm Hg.
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