A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Glaucoma and the Nurse $50 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$

A patient has been diagnosed with glaucoma and the nurse is preparing health education regarding the patients medication regimen. The patient states that she is eager to beat this disease and looks forward to the time that she will no longer require medication. How should the nurse best respond?

A) You have a great attitude. This will likely shorten the amount of time that you need medications.
B) In fact, glaucoma usually requires lifelong treatment with medications.
C) Most people are treated until their intraocular pressure goes below $50 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ .
D) You can likely expect a minimum of 6 months of treatment.