The nurse is completing an assessment of an older patient's eyes. ...

[pragya sharda]

The nurse is completing an assessment of an older patient's eyes. Which findings does the nurse identify as being normal age-related changes? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Cataracts
  2. Ectropion
  3. Entropion
  4. Glaucoma
  5. Arcus senilis

Question 2

An older patient is prescribed antihistamines. What will the nurse assess as side effects of this medication? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Altered taste
  2. Altered smell
  3. Altered touch
  4. Altered vision
  5. Altered hearing

[juiceman1987]

Answer to Question 1

2,3,5
Rationale: Cataracts are opacities of the lenses. Cataracts cloud the lens, decrease the amount of light able to reach the retina, and inhibit vision. Development is slow and painless, and may be unilateral or bilateral.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,4
Rationale: Antihistamines can affect taste.

[pragya sharda]

TYSM

[jomama]

Excellent