A nurse is providing education for a client who has glaucoma.Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

Choice A rationaleGlaucoma is characterized by damage to the optic nerve, often due to increased intraocular pressure. Without proper management to lower this pressure, the damage to the optic nerve progresses, leading to irreversible vision loss and eventually blindness.Choice B rationaleThe primary goal of glaucoma treatment with eye drops is to lower intraocular pressure and prevent further damage to the optic nerve, thereby preserving existing vision. Eye drops do not typically improve vision that has already been lost due to glaucoma.Choice C rationaleGlaucoma is usually associated with impaired drainage or overproduction of aqueous humor, leading to increased intraocular pressure, not inadequate production of fluid. This elevated pressure is the primary risk factor for optic nerve damage.Choice D rationaleDouble vision (diplopia) is not a common or characteristic symptom of glaucoma. While various eye conditions can cause double vision, glaucoma primarily affects peripheral vision and visual acuity without causing diplopia. .