Before enucleation, the patient is taught that, aside from removing the eye, the surgeon will:
a. suture an artificial eye in the socket to preserve normal appearance.
b. suture an implant to eye muscles to which the prosthesis can be attached.
c. place iodoform dressing in the socket to preserve shape for the prosthesis.
d. suture the orbit closed and apply a re-movable eye patch to wear until a pros-thesis is fitted.
B
An orbital implant is sutured in place to maintain shape and muscle function for eye movement. The prosthesis will be attached on this implant.
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The nurse is assessing a client who is at 35 weeks' gestation. What does the nurse expect the client to report at this phase of pregnancy?
1. Nausea and vomiting 2. Maternal ambivalence 3. Emotional shifts from highs to lows 4. Stretch marks on the abdomen
A client is surprised to learn that she has high blood pressure. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this client? The presence or occurrence of:
1. nausea. 2. pain. 3. headache. 4. fear.
Round 6.565 to the nearest
a. hundredth: b. tenth: c. whole number: