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dmcintosh

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When removing and cleansing a patient's eye prosthesis, the nurse:
 
  a. places the patient in a prone position.
  b. retracts the upper eyelid with her thumb and forefinger.
  c. cleans the prosthesis using an alcohol solution.
  d. cleans the prosthesis using mild soap and water.

Question 2

Patients at risk for complications and/or injury from improper positioning include patients with which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Poor nutrition
  b. Loss of sensation
  c. Impaired muscle development
  d. Poor circulation



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lgoldst9

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Answer to Question 1

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Clean the prosthesis by washing it with mild soap and warm water or plain saline solution by rubbing well between the thumb and index finger. Position the patient in sitting or supine position with the head elevated. Provide privacy. With the thumb or forefinger of the dominant hand, gently retract the lower eyelid against the lower orbital ridge. Never use alcohol or other products because they are harmful to the prosthesis.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Some patients are at high risk for complications from improper positioning and have increased risk for injury during transfer. Examples include patients with poor nutrition, poor circulation, loss of sensation, alterations in bone formation or joint mobility, and impaired muscle development.




dmcintosh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


tuate

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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