The Client Asks the Nurse How Glaucoma Develops

question 5

Multiple Choice

The client asks the nurse how glaucoma develops. What is the best response by the nurse? Select all that apply.

• A) "Having blue eyes are a risk factor in the development of glaucoma."
• B) "High blood pressure can certainly lead to the development of glaucoma."
• C) "Having diabetes is a risk factor in the development of glaucoma."
• D) "When the pressure in your eye is high enough to cause optic nerve damage, glaucoma can develop."
• E) "Drugs like antihistamines and antidepressants can contribute to glaucoma."

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