The nurse reviews the classic symptoms of a cataract, which are: (Select all that apply.)
a. nystagmus.
b. troubled by glare.
c. increased myopia.
d. color distortion.
e. night blindness.
B, C, D, E
A cataract is opacity of the lens that produces an effect similar to one a person would get when looking through a sheet of falling water. A cataract causes a blurring of vision because the lens, which is normally transparent, becomes cloudy and opaque. Nystagmus is not a symptom of a cataract. All other options are classic symptoms of a person with a developing cataract.
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a. discharge planner. b. outpatient coordinator. c. home health organizer. d. case manager.
Heparin therapy is based on the patient's body weight in kilograms. Which represents the rate used for an IV bolus infusion?
a. 80 units/kg b. 65 units/kg c. 5 units/kg d. 18 units/kg
A patient was recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) expresses to the nurse that he is afraid he will die in his sleep, despite the use of CPAP. What is the most appropriate statement by the nurse?
1. "It does happen sometimes, but you should be fine with the CPAP." 2. "That is not likely because the CPAP can breathe for you if you stop breathing." 3. "Don't worry, we'll be monitoring your oxygen saturation and we'll wake you up before that happens." 4. "That is not likely, because when your body has is not getting enough oxygen, it sends an awakening alert."
What does poorly differentiated mean?
What will be an ideal response?