During the health history interview with a 65-year-old male patient of African descent with hypertension, the nurse encourages the patient to have regular eye examinations because of his risk for:

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Health care providers should encourage regular eye examinations, especially for patients with known risk factors.Risk factors for glaucoma include African descent, age greater than 60 years, and hypertension.(See Promoting Health: Screening for Glaucoma).

During the Health History Interview with a 65-Year-Old Male Patient