During an Examination, a Patient States That She Was Diagnosed

question 38

Multiple Choice

During an examination, a patient states that she was diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma 2 years ago. The nurse assesses for characteristics of open-angle glaucoma. Which of these are characteristics of open-angle glaucoma? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Immediate treatment is needed.
• B) Virtually no symptoms are exhibited.
• C) Vision loss begins with peripheral vision.
• D) Patient may experience sensitivity to light, nausea, and halos around lights.
• E) Patient experiences tunnel vision in the late stages.
• F) Open-angle glaucoma causes sudden attacks of increased pressure that cause blurred vision.

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Definitions:

Extensor Carpi

A group of muscles located in the forearm that function to extend the wrist.

Lateral Rotation

The outward rotation of a limb or an organ around its axis, moving away from the midline of the body.

Teres Minor

A muscle of the rotator cuff that helps in the rotation and adduction of the arm.

Pectoralis Major

A large muscle in the chest that, when contracted, causes the arm to move across the body.