The nurse is teaching a patient who is scheduled to undergo surgery to manage glaucoma. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the nurse's teaching about the procedure?
a. "The surgery will increase outflow of aqueous humor."
b. "The surgery will reduce amount of vi-treous humor."
c. "The surgery will widen my pupils."
d. "The surgery will reduce pain."
A
Glaucoma is a condition that causes increased ocular pressure. Surgical management for the condition seeks to provide an increased outflow of aqueous humor.
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