A patient with acute angle-closure glaucoma reports severe eye pain, blurred vision, halos around lights, nausea and vomiting. Which finding requires the most urgent nursing action?
Correct answer: B. Severe eye pain with sudden visual change
- A. Mild redness around the eyelids
- B. Severe eye pain with sudden visual change
- C. A small amount of watery eye discharge
- D. Difficulty reading small printed words
Explanation
Severe pain with sudden visual change suggests an acute rise in intraocular pressure, which can rapidly damage the optic nerve. This is more urgent than mild redness, watery discharge or gradual difficulty with near vision.
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