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panfilo

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on: Jul 11, 2018
An older patient who is dying is unable to fully close the eyes. What can the nurse do to protect the patient's eyes from irritation?
 
  1. Apply eye guards.
  2. Apply artificial tears.
  3. Tape the eyes closed.
  4. Reduce the room lighting.

Question 2

A home health care nurse is preparing an educational program for her peers regarding elder abuse. What information should be included? Select all that apply.
 
  A) The majority of abuse occurs in the home setting.
  B) The majority of abuse occurs in the long-term care setting.
  C) The typical abuser is the spouse.
  D) The typical abuser is the adult child.
  E) The typical elder who is abused is a woman.


beccamahon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: Eye guards are not used to protect the eyes of a dying patient from drying out.

Answer to Question 2

A, D, E


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