A client has had several measurements of intraocular pressure. Which measurements would the nurse interpret as indicating need for pharmacologic intervention?
A) A single reading of 14 mmHg
B) A consistent reading trending between 15 and 16 mmHg.
C) A single reading of 19 mmHg.
D) Readings consistently higher than 21 mmHg.
E) A single reading of 32 mmHg.
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