Sensory Perception

Which rationale would the nurse include in teaching a client with glaucoma about the need for treatment?

Lost vision cannot be restored. Retinal damage caused by the increased intraocular pressure of glaucoma is progressive and permanent if the disease is not controlled; lost vision cannot be restored. Early treatment may prevent blindness. One eye may be affected, and there is no restriction on the use of either eye. Surgery can open up drainage and permanently reduce pressure.

Which client statement indicates that the discharge teaching after a cataract extraction and an intraocular lens implant is effective?

"I should call the clinic if my eye begins to hurt."

A client has primary open-angle glaucoma. Which ophthalmic preparation is indicated to manage this condition?

(Timolol maleate) is a beta-adrenergic antagonist that decreases aqueous humor production and increases outflow, thereby reducing intraocular pressure.

Which information would the nurse include about future treatment and precautions when teaching a client who has glaucoma?

Continuation of therapy for life

Which treatment goal would the nurse emphasize when teaching a client with a diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma?

Control intraocular pressure.

Which information would the nurse include in postoperative teaching for a client who had cataract surgery?

Do not blow your nose.Avoid bending from the waist. The client needs to avoid activities that cause a sudden rise in intraocular pressure, such as bending from the waist, blowing the nose, sneezing, and coughing. It is not necessary to remain flat in bed for 3 hours after surgery, and the diet is not restricted.

age-related macular degeneration is loss of

central vision