When assessing the patient's vision, the nurse should understand that older adults may report common aging changes, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. "My eyelids droop so unattractively."
b. "The whites on my eyes seem a bit yel-low."
c. "The vision in my right eye seems blurry."
d. "I've started to use over-the-counter eye moisturizing drops."
e. "I have noticed the night driving has be-come more difficult."
A, B, D, E
The eyelids lose tone and become lax, which may result in ptosis of the eyelids, redundancy of the skin of the eyelids, and malposition of the eyelids. The conjunctiva thins and yellows in ap-pearance. In addition, this membrane may become dry because of the diminished quantity and quality of tear production. Peripheral vision decreases, night vision diminishes, and sensitivity to glare increases.
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A. Aim for physical activity each day. B. Continue to exercise when sick. C. Exercise with caution, if at all. D. You need strenuous activity.
A nurse who practiced in the late 19th century experienced many societal reforms that contributed to the establishment of nursing as a profession. What societal reforms were instrumental in leading to a reform in nursing?
A) War and educational reform B) Educational and hospital reform C) War and government reform D) Prison and hospital reform
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a. Autonomy b. Accountability c. Patient advocacy d. Patient education
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