Glaucoma Is the Second Leading Cause of Blindness in the United

question 20

Multiple Choice

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States. The nurse providing health promotion materials should focus information on which issues contributing to that statistic?. Select all that apply.

• A) Delayed recognition of glaucoma
• B) Noncompliance in using eyedrops once diagnosed
• C) Lack of understanding of the seriousness of the disorder
• D) Difficulty achieving normal pressure readings once glaucoma is established
• E) Reluctance to seek treatment due to social stigma of the disease

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