Author Question: An older patient has sensitivity to light. What should the nurse teach the patient to help with this ... (Read 82 times)

LaDunn · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older patient has sensitivity to light. What should the nurse teach the patient to help with this problem?

1. Dim the lights on sunny days.
2. Place dark patterned rugs on stairs.
3. Use supplementary lamps near work.
4. Remove lampshades to provide more light.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has been undergoing treatment for a Stage II pressure ulcer. When changing the dressing, which of the following products will likely be used to clean the wound?

A) Povidone-iodine
B) Hydrogen peroxide
C) Dakin's solution
D) Saline

ky860224 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Dimming the lights on sunny days is incorrect because more light is needed to eliminate dark and shadowy areas.

Answer to Question 2

D