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ereecah

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The patient is brought into the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. The patient is unresponsive.
 
  The nurse is concerned about whether or not the patient wears contact lenses because contact lenses that are not removed can cause _______________.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

The elderly patient is instructed to store his hearing aid in a(n):
 
  a. cold place.
  b. container that keeps out moisture.
  c. easy to reach place.
  d. a cup of water.



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Answer to Question 1

corneal injury
It is extremely important to determine whether patients wear contact lenses, particularly when patients are admitted to hospitals or agencies in an unresponsive or confused state. If a seriously ill patient is wearing contact lenses, and this fact goes undetected, severe corneal injury can result.

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Hearing aids and batteries should be stored in a dry container with desiccant or in an electronic dryer to prolong life, minimize repairs, and preserve batteries. Advise the patient to avoid exposing the hearing aid to extremes of temperature. Batteries are toxic if swallowed; keep them away from pets and children. Advise the patient to protect the hearing aid from water, alcohol, hair spray or cologne, perspiration, rain, and snow.




ereecah

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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