A client who was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus comes into the clinic for a follow-up appointment. The client states that they were researching complications of diabetes and asks the nurse how diabetes can lead to glaucoma.

Which of the following responses by the nurse best describes why diabetes is a risk factor for glaucoma?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

A client who was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus comes into the clinic for a follow-up appointment. The client states that they were researching complications of diabetes and asks the nurse how diabetes can lead to glaucoma.  
 
   Which of the following responses by the nurse  best  describes why diabetes is a risk factor for glaucoma? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Diabetic retinopathy damages the blood vessels on the retina, causing glaucoma

Answer

Diabetic neuropathy causes buildup of proteins on the eye lens, causing glaucoma

Answer

Long-term use of anti-diabetic medications alters intraocular pressures, causing glaucoma

Answer

Diabetics are twice as likely to develop glaucoma as non-diabetics

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