The nurse is caring for a patient who has developed keratitis. When planning care, the nurse should implement which action to improve the patient's comfort?
a. Use eye shields.
b. Instill artificial tears.
c. Apply cold compresses.
d. Apply warm compresses.
Question 2
The nurse explains that a photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a very brief surgery that corrects myopia. Which statement indicates that the nurse's teaching about the procedure has been suc-cessful?
a. This procedure uses a laser to remove a thin layer of the cornea.
b. This procedure uses a laser to reshape the cornea, then replace the outer layer.
c. This procedure makes tiny cuts in the cornea to flatten it.
d. This procedure uses a laser to reshape the fundus.
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
Teenage Pregnancy Rates in Developed Countries
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Apply direct pressure to the patient’s wound.
Patient having glaucoma test.