Author Question: The 80-year-old patient on the medical-surgical unit says to the nurse, My vision is blurry and I ... (Read 59 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The 80-year-old patient on the medical-surgical unit says to the nurse, My vision is blurry and I see halos around lights. The glare from the sun really bothers me.

Upon assessment, the nurse notes a cloudy film over the lens of the eye. Based on the patient's complaints and the nurse's assessment, the nurse associates these findings with which of the following?
a. Strabismus
b. Cataracts
c. Glaucoma
d. Presbyopia

Question 2

For a patient with dementia, how might the nurse best improve orientation and clarity? Select all that apply.

a. Place personal objects where the patient can see them.
b. Introduce yourself each time you have contact with the patient.
c. Encourage the patient to relax while the nurse gives the bath.
d. Use short sentences with only a few words.
e. Do not offer many choices when it comes to ADLs.