Author Question: The nurse notices her 50-year-old patient is holding his lunch menu at arm's length while trying to ... (Read 23 times)

MirandaLo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse notices her 50-year-old patient is holding his lunch menu at arm's length while trying to read his choices. This is an indication of:

a. retinopathy.
b. presbyopia. c.
cataracts.
d. macular degeneration.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is complaining of tingling in her hands and fingers. The nurse knows this is a sign of what electrolyte imbalance?

a. Hyponatremia
b. Hypernatremia
c. Hypocalcemia
d. Hypercalcemia

Amiracle · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The patient demonstrates presbyopia by holding reading materials at a distance or by being unable to read normal-sized or small print. Retinopathy is damage to the retina and occurs in diabetics. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens. Macular degeneration is a chronic condition that causes loss of vision in the center of your field of vision.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Tactile disturbances, such as tingling and numbness around the mouth and in the fingers, are signs of hypocalcemia. Mental changes are associated with both hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia. Both hypernatremia and hyponatremia have symptoms of central nervous system disorder.