Which statements indicate a client understands the diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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A) "My eye cannot drain the fluid that it produces." - This indicates an understanding of the underlying mechanism that causes open-angle glaucoma.
D) "This is a gradual process; it may take years to develop." - This indicates an understanding that open-angle glaucoma develops slowly over time.
E) "This is the most common kind of glaucoma." - This indicates an understanding of the prevalence of open-angle glaucoma in comparison to other types of glaucoma.
B) "One of the first signs of this is pain behind my eyes." - This is an incorrect statement as pain is not typically associated with open-angle glaucoma.
C) "My type of glaucoma is a medical emergency." - This is an incorrect statement as open-angle glaucoma is not typically considered a medical emergency, although it does require ongoing monitoring and treatment.

Which Statements Indicate a Client Understands the Diagnosis of Open-Angle