The nurse is creating a plan of care for a patient with glaucoma. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse include in the care plan to address a safety complication of the sensory deficit?

A) Body image disturbance
B) Social isolation
C) Risk for falls
D) Fear

Glaucoma

A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often resulting in vision loss and blindness.

Nursing Diagnosis

An assessment made by healthcare professionals about the way an individual, family, or community responds to current or potential health challenges or life circumstances.

Safety Complication

Involves an unexpected event or condition arising in a safety-critical environment that compromises the well-being of individuals or the integrity of a system.