1. A client is experiencing bilateral cloudy vision and difficulty seeing at night. Suspecting cataracts, the nurse would also expect which of the following findings as well? (Select all that apply.) ... *a. color distortion b. unilateral pain in eye *c. painless d. loss of peripheral vision, central vision intact e. floaters f. elevated IOP (intraocular pressure) of 26mmHg 2. A client is diagnosed with glaucoma and is prescribed medication to treat it. The nurse knows that which of the following best explains the purpose of the medication? a. This medication helps dry up excess secretions. b. This medication lowers extraocular pressure. c. It strengthens the muscles of the eye. *d. This medication lowers intraocular pressure. 3. A client has been diagnosed with cataracts. The patient fears permanent loss of vision. The nurse responds to the patient verbalizing which of the following treatments for cataracts? a. Medical management with eye drops b. Phototherapy c. Cryopexy *d. Surgical removal of the lens 4. A client is experiencing a loss of central vision but not a loss of peripheral vision. Upon further assessment of the suspected cause, the nurse would also expect which of the following findings as well? (Select all that apply.) *a. mid-visual field blind spots *b. blurred vision c. flashes of light d. floaters or bursts of spots *e. gradual painless loss of vision 5. A 70-year-old client is taking timolol (Timoptic) for glaucoma. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of how to safely use this medication? CONTINUED......... [Show More]
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