The nurse is caring for a client with open-angle glaucoma.What are the characteristics of this disorder the nurse must be aware of when providing care? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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Open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma, characterized by a slow increase in intraocular pressure, and the iris does not cover the trabecular meshwork, allowing fluid to drain slowly.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Open-Angle Glaucoma