Author Question: When the nurse is evaluating the vision of a client who has just inserted a contact lens, the client ... (Read 38 times)

tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When the nurse is evaluating the vision of a client who has just inserted a contact lens, the client states that the vision is blurred. The nurse should first:

A. Remove the lens
B. Ask the client to blink rapidly
C. Use the index finger to apply pressure to the lower lid and position the lens
D. Have the client close the eye and rub in a circular manner over the eyelid

Question 2

The nurse is about to provide oral hygiene to an unconscious patient. To do so, she places the patient in which position?

a. Fowler's
b. Semi-Fowler's
c. Sims'
d. Supine

micaelaswann · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
C. To ensure that the lens is over the cornea, reposition using gentle pressure.
A. Removing the lens would not be necessary until correct positioning is ensured.
B. Rapid blinking could dislodge the lens.
D. This technique would not ensure correct placement of the lens.

Answer to Question 2

C
Unless contraindicated (e.g., head injury, neck trauma), lower the side rail and position the patient on the side (Sims' position) with the head turned well toward the dependent side and the head of the bed lowered. Raise the side rail. This allows secretions to drain from the mouth instead of collecting in the back of the pharynx and prevents aspiration. This position allows secretions to drain toward the lungs as a result of gravity.