This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The nurse assesses a reduction in a patient's peripheral vision. Which additional measure would be a ... (Read 52 times)

newbem

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
The nurse assesses a reduction in a patient's peripheral vision. Which additional measure would be a priority during the assessment of this patient?
 
  1. intraocular pressure assessment
  2. cranial nerve assessment
  3. neck range of motion assessment
  4. retinal assessment

Question 2

A patient is hospitalized with blunt trauma to the left eye. To best minimize eye movement, what should the nurse do?
 
  1. Patch or provide an eye shield for both eyes.
  2. Place the patient in a side-lying position, with the eye up.
  3. Keep the bed position flat.
  4. Patch the unaffected eye.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

aloop

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 315
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Glaucoma is a condition characterized by optic neuropathy with gradual loss of peripheral vision and, usually, increased intraocular pressure of the eye. Measuring intraocular pressure is the priority, so that glaucoma can be diagnosed and appropriately treated. Cranial nerve assessment, retinal assessment, and neck range of motion may all be performed as part of patient assessment; however, measuring intraocular pressure is the priority so that glaucoma can be diagnosed and appropriately treated.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Interventions for the patient with blunt trauma to the eye include placing the patient on bed rest in semi-Fowler's position and protecting the eye from further injury with an eye shield. The unaffected eye should also be patched to minimize eye movement.




newbem

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


mcarey591

  • Member
  • Posts: 365
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

Only 12 hours after an egg cell is fertilized by a sperm cell, the egg cell starts to divide. As it continues to divide, it moves along the fallopian tube toward the uterus at about 1 inch per day.

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

Did you know?

The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library