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Pea0909berry

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What is the rationale for the nurse applying gentle pressure to the inner corner of the eyelid after instilling eyedrops?
 
  a. Decreases the risk of infection
  b. Maintains intraocular pressure
  c. Prevents systemic effects
  d. Provides comfort to the patient

Question 2

The nurse is instructing a patient to use a corticosteroid inhaler. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
 
  a. I will shake the inhaler before I use it.
  b. I need to rinse my mouth after I use the inhaler.
  c. I will use this when I'm lying in bed in the morning.
  d. After I inhale, I will hold my breath and then breathe out slowly.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Application of pressure to the inner corner of the eye prevents the medication from entering the canal, where it would be absorbed in the vascular mucosa of the nose and produce systemic effects. Application of pressure to the inner corner of the eye does not decrease infection, maintain intraocular pressure, or promote patient comfort.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The sitting position allows for maximum lung expansion. Shaking the inhaler helps to disperse the medication. The mouth needs to be rinsed after the inhalation of a corticosteroid. Holding the breath then exhaling slowly allows the drug to settle into pulmonary tissue.




Pea0909berry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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