A client has been diagnosed with closed-angle glaucoma. Which findings would the nurse interpret as indicating that the pharmacologic treatment regimen has been successful?
1. The client reports being hungry.
2. The client's last two intraocular pressure readings have been 19 mmHg and 18 mmHg.
3. The client's eye is not as bloodshot.
4. The client reports a sensation of drainage down the nose.
5. The client's cough has diminished.
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Rationale 1: Anorexia is not associated with closed-angle glaucoma.
Rationale 2: These IOP readings are trending toward normal.
Rationale 3: Resolution of increased IOP will reduce the appearance of being bloodshot.
Rationale 4: The client is not likely to feel this sensation.
Rationale 5: Cough is not a finding associated with glaucoma.
Global Rationale: Resolution of increased IOP will reduce the appearance of being bloodshot. IOP readings of 19 mmHg and 18 mmHg are trending toward normal. Anorexia is not associated with closed-angle glaucoma. The client is not likely to feel the sensation of drainage down the nose. Cough is not a finding associated with glaucoma.
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