Which Are Important Teaching Points for the Nurse to Review

Which are important teaching points for the nurse to review with a patient recently diagnosed with open angle glaucoma? (Select all that apply.)

A) The disease will cause damage to the optic disc if left untreated.
B) Symptoms are sudden and painful when the disease begins.
C) Loss of peripheral vision is a common trigger for diagnosis.
D) Total blindness may result if the glaucoma is not treated.
E) Glaucoma is not a serious disease and will cause only mild inconvenience to the patient.
F) Treatment is only necessary when symptoms are bothersome.