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Lisaclaire

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on: Jul 22, 2018
An older adult patient visits the clinic for an annual physical. As the nurse reviews the health assessment sheet, the nurse notes that the patient has experienced a distortion or loss of central vision.
 
  The nurse can best identify this sensory change as: A. glaucoma.
  B. cataract formation.
  C. diabetic retinopathy.
  D. senile macular degeneration.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient who is to be discharged with a prescription for eye drops. The nurse establishes that the patient understands how to administer eye drops correctly when the patient states that eye drops should be instilled on the:
 
  A. sclera.
  B. cornea.
  C. conjunctival sac.
  D. opening of the lacrimal duct.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Glaucoma is a slowly progressing increase in intraocular pressure that causes pressure against the optic nerve, resulting in peripheral visual loss, decreased visual acuity with difficulty adapting to darkness, and a halo effect around lights if untreated. A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in part of the lens or the entire lens that causes problems with glare and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when pathological changes occur in the retina, causing a decrease in vision.

Answer to Question 2

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The sclera is the white part of the eye. The cornea is the anterior convex part of the eye.
Tears flow through the lacrimal duct.


Lisaclaire

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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