While Assessing a Client with Glaucoma, the Nurse Uses a Tonometry

question 25

Multiple Choice

While assessing a client with glaucoma, the nurse uses a tonometry instrument. Which clinical information does the nurse document from this instrument?

• A)Shape of the iris of the eye
• B)Coloration of the sclera of the eye
• C)Texture of the cornea of the eye
• D)Measurement of intraocular pressure

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