Question

A nurse is listening to a health care provider explain the results of an eye examination to a client. The health care provider states that the client has glaucoma resulting from a congenitally narrow anterior chamber angle, which has suddenly become blocked by the base of the iris. The nurse interprets that the health care provider is describing which of the following types of glaucoma?

a. Open-Angle Glaucoma
b. Closed-Angle Glaucoma
c. Primary Glaucoma
d. Secondary Glaucoma

Answer 1

b. Closed-Angle Glaucoma. The health care provider is describing Closed-Angle Glaucoma, which occurs when the anterior chamber angle is suddenly blocked by the iris.

Step-by-step explanation:

The type of glaucoma being described is Closed-Angle Glaucoma.

Closed-Angle Glaucoma, also known as angle-closure glaucoma, is characterized by a sudden blockage of the anterior chamber angle in the eye. In this case, the health care provider mentioned that the client has a congenitally narrow anterior chamber angle, which has suddenly become blocked by the base of the iris.

This type of glaucoma occurs when the drainage angle between the cornea and the iris is physically blocked, leading to a buildup of fluid in the eye and increased intraocular pressure. This can cause symptoms such as severe eye pain, blurred vision, and redness.