Author Question: A client is being seen in the clinic for an eye infection and asks the nurse why the eye drainage is ... (Read 51 times)

lunatika · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client is being seen in the clinic for an eye infection and asks the nurse why the eye drainage is being cultured. The nurse explains that a form of conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia can put the client at risk for other eye problems.

Which of the following complications of trachoma is the client at risk for? 1. Weakening of the eye muscles
2. Retinal detachment
3. Damaged iris
4. Scarring of the cornea

Question 2

A premenopausal client tells the nurse that she is not looking forward to menopause since it means her life is over. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for the client at this time?

1. Situational Low Self-Esteem
2. Ineffective Sexuality Pattern
3. Deficient Knowledge
4. Disturbed Body Image

blakeserpa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4. Scarring of the cornea

Rationale:
Trachoma is a chronic form of conjunctivitis that causes the formation of granulation tissue that is abraded by the lashes leading to scarring of the cornea and eventual blindness. The eye muscles, retina, and iris are not affected by the disease.

Answer to Question 2

1. Situational Low Self-Esteem

Rationale:
The client believes that once menopause is reached, her life is over. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for the client at this time would be situational low self-esteem since the client could have inadequate coping skills to aid with the aging process. There is no information to support the diagnosis of ineffective sexuality pattern. The client may or may not have deficient knowledge or a disturbed body image.