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JGIBBSON

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After a scheduled trip to her optometrist, a 70-year-old has been told that the pressure in her eye is high and she needs to be monitored and treated to prevent damage to the optic nerve. What is this person's diagnosis?
 
  A) Cataracts
  B) Glaucoma
  C) AMD
  D) Presbyopia

Question 2

A 78-year-old client states, I often have dry eyes, it is bothersome and irritating. What intervention should the nurse recommend?
 
  A) Daily rinses with tap water
  B) A medication vacation to determine if medications are the cause
  C) Use of over-the-counter artificial tears
  D) Keeping eyes closed for 3 to 5 minutes each hour


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s.meritte

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

Ans: B
The term glaucoma refers to a group of eye diseases in which the ganglion cells of the optic nerve are damaged by an abnormal buildup of aqueous humor in the eye. Increased intraocular pressure is not implicated in the development of cataracts, AMD, or presbyopia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
For most older adults with dry eyes, the use of over-the-counter artificial tears or ocular lubricants usually will relieve symptoms. It would be inappropriate for the nurse to independently recommend a cessation of medication. Rinsing with tap water and keeping the eyes closed are not recommended interventions.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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