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Mimi

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A 32-year-old construction worker has suffered a penetrating wound to his right eye. The best intervention for anyone to perform at the scene while waiting to be transported to the hospital is to
 
  a. gently remove the object.
  b. wipe away the blood and tears.
  c. cover both eyes with a paper cup and tape.
  d. do nothing; rush to the hospital.

Question 2

The nurse caring for residents in a long-term care facility administers numerous antidepressant medications each day. For which residents should the nurse investigate a possible change in treatment?
 
  A) A 90-year-old resident prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) since the death of his wife
  B) An 81-year-old resident who is responding to cognitive therapy for the treatment of her grief and depression
  C) An 89-year-old resident who takes citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, for the treatment of depression
  D) A 91-year-old resident who has been taking a tricyclic antidepressant since the onset of his physical decline several years prior


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dudman123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Immediately after a penetrating wound injury, both eyes should be covered while transporting the patient to the hospital because both eyes work in synchrony. A Styrofoam cup provides adequate coverage and is readily available.

Answer to Question 2

D
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Tricyclic antidepressants are noted to have numerous side effects that pose a threat to older adults, including anticholinergic effects, orthostatic hypotension, and arrhythmias. The other antidepressant medications have a lower risk of complications and side effects.


Mimi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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