The client recently admitted to the assisted living center has impaired vision related to primary open-angle glaucoma. Select the graphic that best illustrates the effects of glaucoma on the client's vision.

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Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is an eye condition characterized by an increase in intraocular pressure and gradual loss of peripheral vision (ie, tunnel vision). The signs/symptoms of POAG develop slowly and include painless impairment of peripheral vision with normal central vision, difficulty with vision in dim lighting, increased sensitivity to glare, and halos observed around bright lights. POAG can lead to blindness if left untreated. (Option A) Retinal detachment is separation of the retina from the underlying epithelium that allows fluid to collect in the space. The signs/symptoms include sudden onset of light flashes, floaters, cloudy vision, or a curtain appearing in the vision. (Option B) Age-related macular degeneration is a degenerative eye disease that brings about the gradual loss of central vision, leaving peripheral vision intact. (Option D) A cataract is cloudiness (ie, opacity) of the lens that may occur at birth or more commonly in older adults. The signs/symptoms of a cataract include painless, gradual loss of visual acuity with blurry vision; scattered light on the lens producing glare and halos, which are worse at night; and decreased color perception. Educational objective: Primary open-angle glaucoma is characterized by an increase in intraocular pressure and gradual loss of peripheral vision (ie, tunnel vision).

The Client Recently Admitted to the Assisted Living Center Has