A client presents to the emergency department with symptoms of closed-angle glaucoma. Intraocular pressure is measured at 30 mmHg. Which assessment findings would the nurse anticipate?
1. Absence of eye pain
2. Headache
3. Bloodshot eyes
4. Vomiting
5. Bruising around the orbit
Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale 1: Dull to sharp eye pain is more typical of this condition.
Rationale 2: Headaches are common with acute intraocular pressure increase.
Rationale 3: Bloodshot eyes are a typical assessment finding with IOP.
Rationale 4: Ocular pain may be so severe that it causes vomiting.
Rationale 5: Bruising is not a common finding associated with IOP.
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