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michelleunicorn

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An older adult client prescribed eye drops as treatment for glaucoma is experiencing a change in eye color after using the medication. When the client asks why this is occurring, which response by the nurse is appropriate?
 
  A) This is an expected side effect of the medication.
  B) What do you mean that your eyes have changed color?
  C) This is unusual; please come in for an evaluation.
  D) Are you sure that your eyes have changed color?

Question 2

After the removal of a foreign body from the eye, a client is diagnosed with a corneal abrasion. Which will be indicated in the care of this client?
 
  A) Bed rest and an eye shield
  B) Surgery
  C) Applying antibiotic ointment and an eye shield
  D) Flushing the eye with normal saline



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

The iris may change color with the medication; this is expected. It is not unusual for the eyes to change color; this is an expected reaction. The client has said the eye color is changing; it is condescending to ask if the client is sure. Asking the client what is meant by saying the eyes have changed color does not make sense; the client means the eyes have changed color.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

Applying antibiotic ointment and an eye shield would be indicated in the care of the client with a corneal abrasion. Flushing the eye with normal saline is indicated for a burn injury to the eye. Surgery is indicated for penetrating injuries to the eye. Bed rest with an eye shield would be indicated for the care of the client with a blunt trauma to the eye.





 

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