A client, concerned about developing glaucoma because a parent has the disorder, asks the nurse about the different types. The nurse responds that both open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma result in:
1. acute eye pain.
2. floaters in the vitreous humor.
3. a bulging iris.
4. an increased volume of aqueous humor.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Acute eye pain is seen with closed-angle glaucoma.
Rationale 2: Floaters are not a major symptom of either type of glaucoma.
Rationale 3: A bulging iris is a manifestation of acute obstruction that is more likely seen with closed-angle glaucoma.
Rationale 4: Both open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma are the result of an accumulation of aqueous humor in the anterior cavity.
Global Rationale: Both open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma are the result of an accumulation of aqueous humor in the anterior cavity. Acute eye pain is seen with closed-angle glaucoma. Floaters are not a major symptom of either type of glaucoma. A bulging iris is a manifestation of acute obstruction that is more likely seen with closed-angle glaucoma.
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