The nurse taught the client how to self-administer eye drops and ...

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The nurse taught the client how to self-administer eye drops and the client was performing a return demonstration. During this time, the client inadvertently touched the applicator to their cornea, which caused the client to blink and produce tears.
 
  How will the nurse document this occurrence?
  1. Abnormal and should be reported to the healthcare provider.
  2. Hyperactive.
  3. A medication side effect.
  4. A normal response.

Question 2

The client requests information about where visual information is processed within the brain. When teaching the client about this process, which portion of the brain will the nurse point out?
 
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.

[cegalasso]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
This is a normal response because the cornea is very sensitive. When the cornea is touched, the eyelids blink and tears are produced. The cornea contains many nerve endings and this action would produce a painful sensation for the client. This is not an abnormal response. This would not be noted as a hyperactive response. This is not due to a medication side effect.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Optic tracts encircle the brain and the impulses are transmitted to the occipital lobe of the brain for interpretation.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[coreycathey]

Excellent