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Yi-Chen

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which topic will the nurse teach after a patient has had outpatient cataract surgery and lens implantation?
 
  a. Use of oral opioids for pain control
  b. Administration of corticosteroid eye drops
  c. Importance of coughing and deep breathing exercises
  d. Need for bed rest for the first 1 to 2 days after the surgery

Question 2

In reviewing a 55-year-old patient's medical record, the nurse notes that the last eye examination revealed an intraocular pressure of 28 mm Hg. The nurse will plan to assess
 
  a. visual acuity.
  b. pupil reaction.
  c. color perception.
  d. peripheral vision.


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Ahnyah

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Antibiotic and corticosteroid eye drops are commonly prescribed after cataract surgery. The patient should be able to administer them using safe technique. Pain is not expected after cataract surgery and opioids will not be needed. Coughing and deep breathing exercises are not needed because a general anesthetic agent is not used. There is no bed rest restriction after cataract surgery.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The patient's increased intraocular pressure indicates glaucoma, which decreases peripheral vision. Because central visual acuity is unchanged by glaucoma, assessment of visual acuity could be normal even if the patient has worsening glaucoma. Color perception and pupil reaction to light are not affected by glaucoma.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

cici

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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