A client tells the nurse about experiencing sudden flashes of light, blurred vision, and floating spots. The nurse should recommend that the client seek evaluation by a health care provider for which condition?
a. cataracts c. keratitis
b. glaucoma d. retinal detachment
D
Retinal detachment is a separation of the retina from the choroid. If the detachment is complete, the result is total loss of vision. It is a painless condition. Several procedures can be used to create an inflammatory reaction that reattaches the retina to the choroid.
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A primigravida who is eager to feel the baby move asks the nurse when she can expect to feel movement. The nurse replies that first faint movements may be felt during gestational week:
a. 8. b. 10. c. 16. d. 20.
The pediatric nurse acts as advocate for children and families by:
Select all answers that apply. A) encouraging the utilization of evidence-based practice. B) using professional communication skills to provide information. C) promoting autonomy and informed decision making in the family. D) speaking out and protecting the legal rights of children and their families.
A child has had cold symptoms for more than 2 weeks, a headache, nasal congestion with purulent nasal drainage, facial tenderness, and a cough that increases during sleep
The nurse recognizes these symptoms are characteristic of which respiratory condition? a. Allergic rhinitis b. Bronchitis c. Asthma d. Sinusitis
The physician suggests that surgery be performed for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) to prevent which of the following complications?
a. Hypoxemia b. Right-to-left shunt of blood c. Decreased workload on left side of heart d. Pulmonary vascular congestion