The nurse is planning a teaching seminar for parents of ...

[schs14]

The nurse is planning a teaching seminar for parents of school-age children that focuses on eye safety. What should the nurse include in this educational session?
 
  A) Wear eye goggles when playing outdoors at all times.
  B) Keep household products within easy reach.
  C) Supervise when lighting fireworks.
  D) Keep sharp objects out of reach of young children.

Question 2

A client who is a firefighter sustains an eye injury caused by falling debris while cleaning up after a house fire. The client asks what can be done to prevent eye injuries in the future.
 
  What should the nurse instruct the client?
  A) Irrigate the eyes with water after putting out a fire.
  B) Wear protective glasses or goggles.
  C) Use artificial tears every day.
  D) Apply warm soaks to the eyes every evening before sleep.

[abro1885]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Scissors, knives, and other sharp objects should be out of the reach of young children. Parents should not permit preschool-age children to light fireworks. Eye protection should be worn when participating in sports that lead to eye injury, such as baseball or tennis. Keep household products with harmful chemicals and solutions out of reach of young children.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

Adults who work outdoors and fail to wear protective gear can develop an injury to the eye. The nurse should instruct the client to wear protective glasses or goggles when firefighting. Irrigating the eyes with warm water, using artificial tears, or applying warm soaks will not prevent an injury to the eye.

[schs14]

Gracias!

[cassie_ragen]

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