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sabina

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The nurse reads on a client's chart that the client has exophthalmos. What assessment finding is consistent with this diagnosis?
 
  a. Bulging eyes
  b. Drooping eyelids
  c. Sunken-in eyes
  d. Yellow sclera

Question 2

The nurse has given a community group a presentation on eye health. Which statement by a participant indicates a need for more instruction?
 
  a. I always lose my sunglasses, so I don't wear them.
  b. I have diabetes and get an annual eye exam.
  c. I will not share my contact solution with others.
  d. I will wear safety glasses when I mow the lawn.


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anoriega3

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Exophthalmos is bulging eyes. Drooping eyelids is ptosis. Sunken-in eyes is enophthalmos. Yellow sclera indicates jaundice.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Clients should be taught to protect their eyes from ultraviolet (UV) exposure by consistently wearing sunglasses when outdoors, when tanning in tanning salons, or when working with UV light. The other statements are correct.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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