An older adult exhibits symptoms that include seeing spots moving ...

[future617RT]

An older adult exhibits symptoms that include seeing spots moving across one eye, blurred vision, and flashes of light. The client says I feel as if something is starting to coat my eye..
 
  What treatment should the nurse anticipate occurring as soon as possible? A) Laser therapy
  B) Antibiotics
  C) Cryosurgery
  D) Bilateral eye patches

Question 2

Modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) include which group?
 
  a. Diabetes, family history
  b. Family history, smoking
  c. Smoking, heredity
  d. High cholesterol, obesity

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Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Bed rest and eye patches are the initial treatment for retinal detachment, the probable cause of these symptoms. Later, electrodiathermy and cryosurgery may be used. Laser therapy is sometimes used for macular degeneration; antibiotics are used for corneal ulcers and other infections.

Answer to Question 2

D
Modifiable factors include smoking, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and obesity.

[future617RT]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[irishcancer18]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review