A client complains of severe headache, vomiting, and double vision. After assessing the client, the nurse determines that the client has swelling of the optic nerve. What does the nurse interpret from these findings?

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Swelling of the optic nerve is a sign of papilledema, which is usually caused by increased intracranial pressure. The symptoms described by the client (headache, vomiting, and double vision) are also consistent with increased intracranial pressure. Cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and acute angle closure glaucoma would not necessarily present with these particular symptoms.

A Client Complains of Severe Headache, Vomiting, and Double Vision