In order to have prevented another three-month exacerbation of Phil’s IOP

In order to have prevented another three-month exacerbation of Phil’s IOP, the nurse should first assure that Phil and his family have a complete understanding of the disease Glaucoma, the treatment, and its risk factors involved. As the nurse it is imperative to explain that Glaucoma is no game. The thorough explanation of Glaucoma is a group of ocular diseases resulting in increased IOP (intraocular pressure) In short, a sort of hypertension of the eye. IOP is the fluid (aqueous humor) pressure within the eye (A normal IOP is 10 to 21 mm Hg). (Saunders pg. 802)

Glaucoma Made Simple: Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. (Mayo Clinic)

Glaucoma is a type of vision loss caused by increased pressure in the anterior cavity of the eyeball that distorts the shape of the cornea and shifts the position of the lens, resulting in loss of peripheral vision. It can eventually lead to blindness.

Phil should have had a follow up with the eye Physician/optometrist upon the inception of the diagnosis of Glaucoma.

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Elsevier. (n.d.). Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® examination. Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination – 8th Edition. Retrieved March 9, 2022, from https://www.elsevier.com/books/saunders-comprehensive-review-for-the-nclex-rn-examination/silvestri/978-0-323-35841-5