A client is diagnosed with acute glaucoma. What symptoms could the nurse expect to assess in this client?
1. No symptoms of pain or pressure
2. Loss of peripheral vision
3. Diplopia
4. Acute eye pain
Answer: 4
1. Chronic glaucoma is painless.
2. Chronic glaucoma has a gradual loss of peripheral vision.
3. Diplopia is not a manifestation of glaucoma.
4. Acute glaucoma causes severe eye pain, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and halos.
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