A patient tells the nurse that her eyes are very dry and she ...

[casperchen82]

A patient tells the nurse that her eyes are very dry and she hasn't been able to cry or make her eyes tear for days. The nurse realizes this patient might be experiencing a deficit in which of the following cranial nerves:
 
  a. Oculomotor c. Abducens
  b. Trochlear d. Facial

Question 2

Which of the following can the nurse do to assist a client who was raped and is reliving the event over and over in her mind?
 
  1. Instruct in guided imagery
   2. Provide antianxiety medication
   3. Suggest the client participate in a distracting activity
   4. Tell the client that the event is over and it is now time to move on

[memslove]

Answer to Question 1

D
The oculomotor nerve controls extrinsic eye muscles and regulates pupil size. The trochlear nerve aids in voluntary movement of the eyeballs. The abducens nerve supplies the lateral rectus muscle of the eyes. The facial nerve supplies the muscles of the face, scalp, taste buds, and lacrimal glands.

Answer to Question 2

1. Instruct in guided imagery

Rationale:
Guided imagery can be used to gain control over memories of the rape, the goal being to reduce the frequency of flashbacks. The client may or may not need antianxiety medication. The client is unable to be distracted at this time. The nurse should not tell the client to move on; only the client knows when she will be ready to do this.

[casperchen82]

Excellent

[T4T]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it