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mcmcdaniel

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The home health patient complains of tearing and a feeling of dryness in the right eye. The nurse assesses that the eyelid is turned inward and the sclera is red. The nurse documents the presence of a(n)_________________.
 
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Question 2

Which of the following techniques are necessary for safely feeding a hemiplegic patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Mixing liquids and solid foods together
  b. Taking the patient's dentures out to prevent choking
  c. Checking the affected side of mouth for food accumulation
  d. Offering small bites of food
  e. Elevating the patient to no more than 30 degrees
  f.
  Adding a thickening agent to liquids


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

entropion

An entropion is the abnormal turning in of the eyelid, causing irritation and tearing of the eye.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D, F
Important nursing measures include avoiding foods that cause choking, checking the affected side of the mouth for accumulation of food and resultant poor hygiene, not mixing liquids and solid foods, and encouraging the patient to take small bites.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
No problemo


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