Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient receiving carbachol to treat glaucoma. The patient says he or she ... (Read 97 times)

lidoalex · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving carbachol to treat glaucoma. The patient says he or she has stopped driving at night because he or she just does not see well in the dark. What is the best nursing diagnosis for this patient?

A) Anxiety related to poor vision
B) Grief related to loss of driving privileges
C) Risk for injury related to visual changes
D) Pain related to altered vision

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a 17-year-old girl who has just been diagnosed with a tapeworm. What is a priority nursing action for this patient?

A) Monitor hepatic and renal function before and periodically during treatment.
B) Provide small, frequent, nutritious meals if GI upset is severe.
C) Instruct the patient about the appropriate dosage regimen.
D) Offer support and encouragement.

dawsa925 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
This patient is at risk for injury related to visual changes and requires safety teaching to make the home as safe as possible. Nothing indicates the patient is experiencing anxiety, grief, or pain.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Frequently, patients have a very difficult time dealing with a diagnosis of worm infestation. It is very important for the nurse to understand the disease process and to explain the disease and treatment carefully to help the patient to cope with both the diagnosis and the treatment. Options A, B, and C are correct nursing interventions for this patient, but they are not the priority nursing intervention.