During a routine eye examination, an elderly client provides a family history of wide-angle glaucoma. What early symptoms of wide-angle glaucoma should the nurse assess for in this client?
A) Temporary blurring of vision
B) Central blindness
C) Halos around lights
D) Flashers and floaters
A
Feedback:
The nurse should be aware that temporary blurring of vision is one of the early symptoms of wide-angle glaucoma. The nurse should understand that central blindness and halos around lights are late signs of wide-angle glaucoma. Flashers and floaters are characteristic features of a detached retina, not of wide-angle glaucoma.
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