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saliriagwu

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which complaint made by a 64-year-old patient during a health interview would alert the nurse to the possibility of cataracts?
 
  a. Pain in the eyes
  b. Difficulty driving at night
  c. Loss of peripheral vision
  d. Dry eyes

Question 2

The nurse provides discharge teaching for a patient regarding her activity level as she recovers from her modified radical mastectomy. Which statement by her indicates to the nurse that the teaching has been successful?
 
  a. I should sleep on the side opposite my mastectomy.
  b. I should keep my right arm supported in a sling when I am up and around until my incision is healed.
  c. I can do whatever exercises and activities I want as long as I don't elevate my right hand above my head.
  d. I should take aspirin before moving or exercising my arm to prevent pain during the exercises.


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briseldagonzales

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

ANS: B
Blurring of vision and difficulty driving at night is often the first subjective symptom reported by a patient who has cataracts.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The patient should be instructed to avoid sleeping on the involved arm.


saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

AmberC1996

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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