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abc · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client recovering from a penetrating injury to the eye tells the nurse that he can see some shadows and movement with the eye. The nurse realizes this information would be considered as:

1. Deterioration in vision.
2. Improvement in vision.
3. An indication of poor nutrition.
4. The need for artificial tears.

Question 2

A client who has been camping comes to the clinic because of an infected arm. The nurse assesses the wound and gathers data from the client, learning that the client was bitten by a raccoon.

The nurse expects the client will be given which of the following? 1. A tetanus toxoid injection
2. An immunization for rabies
3. An injection of immunoglobulin
4. Mother's breast milk with antibodies in it

kiamars2010 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2. Improvement in vision.

Rationale:
For the client with an eye injury, the goal of care is to preserve vision and prevent injury. The client recovering from a penetrating eye injury is able to see shadows and movement, which would indicate an improvement in vision. Deterioration in vision would be a lack of sight. The client's ability to see shadows and movement would not indicate poor nutrition or the need for artificial tears.

Answer to Question 2

2. An immunization for rabies

Rationale:
Receiving an immunization for rabies is an example of artificially acquired passive immunity. Receiving tetanus and immunoglobulin are also examples but would not be used in the case of an animal bite. Mother's breast milk is another example of passive immunity, but would not be used in the case of an animal bite.