Author Question: A client tells the nurse, It feels like there's something in my eye. To assess the eye for corneal ... (Read 61 times)

Themember4 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client tells the nurse, It feels like there's something in my eye. To assess the eye for corneal abrasions, the examiner will first instill:

1. fluorescein sodium (Fluorescite).
2. echothiophate iodide (Phospholine Iodide).
3. azelastine (Optivar).
4. naphazoline HCL (Allerest).

Question 2

The nurse administers polyvinyl alcohol (Liquifilm) to a client to prevent:

1. inflammation.
2. redness.
3. infection.
4. dry eyes.

ririgirl15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Fluorescein sodium is a dye that stains scratches, areas of damage, and foreign objects and provides some anesthesia.
Rationale 2: Echothiophate iodine (Phospholine Iodide) is not used to assess for corneal abrasions.
Rationale 3: Azelastine (Optivar) is not used to assess for corneal abrasions.
Rationale 4: Naphazoline HCL (Allerest) is not used to assess for corneal abrasions.
Global Rationale: Fluorescein sodium is a dye that stains scratches, areas of damage, and foreign objects and provides some anesthesia. The remaining drugs are not useful in this application.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Polyvinyl alcohol does not prevent inflammation.
Rationale 2: Polyvinyl alcohol does not prevent redness.
Rationale 3: Polyvinyl alcohol does not prevent infection.
Rationale 4: Polyvinyl alcohol is used as a lubricant to treat dry eyes.
Global Rationale: Polyvinyl alcohol is used as a lubricant to treat dry eyes. It is not useful for the remaining applications.