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During an assessment, the nurse notes that a patient has conjunctival erythema around the cornea. On which health problems should the nurse focus when continuing with the assessment of this patient?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. acute uveitis
  2. corneal trauma
  3. corneal infection
  4. acute conjunctivitis
  5. acute angle-closure glaucoma

Question 2

A patient with acute angle-closure glaucoma is prescribed the prostaglandin analog bimatoprost (Lumigan). What should the nurse include when instructing the patient about this medication?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. This drug causes the iris to darken.
  2. This drug causes eyelashes to grow.
  3. Use once daily at bedtime as directed.
  4. Remove contact lenses before using this drug.
  5. Skin discoloration around eyebrows will reverse.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
The nurse should instruct the patient that this drug may cause darkening of the iris and of the skin around the eyes, as well as increased growth of the eyelashes. These color changes are permanent but will not progress if the drug is discontinued. The patient should also be instructed to use this medication once a day at bedtime as directed. Because this drug may blur vision, using it at bedtime minimizes associated safety risks. The contacts should be removed administering this drug.





 

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