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jayhills49

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The nurse may wish to place an eye patch on the affected eye after instillation of eye ointment to:
 
  a. follow standard nursing practice.
  b. protect the eye from photosensitivity caused by ointments.
  c. control drainage from the eye.
  d. protect the eye because ointments remove the protective blink reflex.

Question 2

When preparing to instill eye medication in ointment form, the nurse first should:
 
  a. pull down the lower lid to form a pouch.
  b. apply the ointment from the inner to the outer part of the eye.
  c. gently rub the eye to distribute the medication.
  d. document the medication administration.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the rationale for applying an eye patch.
B Incorrect: The form of medication does not cause photosensitivity.
C Correct: This is the rationale for applying an eye patch after ophthalmic ointment.
D Incorrect: The form of medication does not cause loss of blink reflex.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is the first action of those listed here that the nurse should take in preparation.
B Incorrect: This is not preparation, but application.
C Incorrect: This follows application and the medication should not be rubbed in.
D Incorrect: This follows medication application.




jayhills49

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


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