Author Question: A client is diagnosed with strabismus. Which of the following will the client most likely experience ... (Read 58 times)

drink · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is diagnosed with strabismus. Which of the following will the client most likely experience with this disorder?

1. Nystagmus
2. Diplopia
3. Aphakic vision
4. Ptosis

Question 2

A client is scheduled for surgery to fuse the vertebra in the lumbar region of the spine. The nurse should instruct the client that the number of vertebra being affected by this surgery would be:

1. 7.
2. 12.
3. 5.
4. 4.

bobsmith · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Diplopia, or double vision, is the primary symptom of strabismus. Nystagmus is a disorder that causes involuntarily rhythmic movements in the eye. Aphakic vision occurs when the lens of the eye is removed. Ptosis is drooping of the eyelid.

Answer to Question 2

3
There are 5 vertebra in the lumbar spine region. This is what the nurse should instruct the client as being fused during the surgery. There are 7 cervical vertebra, 12 thoracic, and 4 coccygeal fused into one.